ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)

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Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

affordable price point

efficient thermal management

full hd display

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

heavier design

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) 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

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight - 1.55 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Red matter Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45%
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 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 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 560X / AMD Radeon Vega Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Digital Theater Systems (DTS) High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Operating System (OS) - Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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