ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9). 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 GX701GWR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

high price point

limited battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) 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

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
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. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
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 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 60 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
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
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
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 Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number HG108T -
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