ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW and Lenovo ThinkPad T490. 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 Zephyrus S GX502GW Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, portable design

144Hz refresh rate display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam

high price point

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 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

average display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW and Lenovo ThinkPad T490
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm -
Weight 2 kg -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate -
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad T490
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad T490
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM -
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone -
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A -
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, N-key rollover, per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Interfaces Headphone output
Microphone input
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Dock
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR
SAR Value 0.28 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number ES019T -
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