ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490. 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 TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

affordable gaming option

heavyweight design

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

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 Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm -
Weight 2.2 kg -
Colour Black | Stealth black -
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) 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. 120 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, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM -
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone -
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A -
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Dock
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HyperCool thermal system -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR
SAR Value 0.1 W/kg (body), 0.1 W/kg (limb) -
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