ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.62 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.85 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Black, gun metal Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45%
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV045T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter, palm rest label USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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