ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) 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 TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

solid gaming performance

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

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 TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm -
Weight 2 kg -
Colour Eclipse grey -
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) 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 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle -
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A -
INPUT ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Dock
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR
Model Number HN015T -
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