ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU and Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient cooling system

lightweight and portable

reasonable price point

solid gaming performance

attractive minimalist design

average battery life

dim display brightness

no webcam included

limited storage capacity

Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU and Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.04 cm 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare, WideView Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 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 Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, white LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
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)
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number AL005T -
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