ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR 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 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 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 S GX701GWR and Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
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 45%
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
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 L490 (20Q5)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 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 L490 (20Q5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB 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 S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
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
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Frame Rate 60 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR 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
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
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 L490 (20Q5)
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 L490 (20Q5)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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 (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 S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number HG108T -
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