ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 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 Zephyrus G GA502DU and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.04 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
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
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
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 T490 (20N2)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 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 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB 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 Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Intel UHD Graphics
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 Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU 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 Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes 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 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)
LAN
HDMI
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 Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, 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 Gold
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number AL005T -
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