ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3). 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 FX505GE (BQ134T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

durable military-grade construction

backlit keyboard feature

efficient cooling system

mediocre battery life

heavyweight design

no thunderbolt support

limited display brightness

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) 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 color

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.46 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Gun metal, gold steel Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 72%
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 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 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
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 - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
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 FX505GE (BQ134T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
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 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label 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 Administrator password, 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 Gold
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