ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) and Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6). 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 FX705GM (EW208T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective cooling system

spacious hybrid storage

immersive audio quality

heavy build

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6) 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

reliable performance

average display quality

modest graphics power

heavier design

limited storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) and Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 27.94 cm x 2.76 cm 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black IMR, red matter Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB 45%
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 9 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 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 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features ASUS Overstroke technologie, HyperStrike technology Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
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 TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
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