ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4). 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 VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

decent battery life

solid build quality

fast boot-up speed

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

solid performance

good security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Plastic Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 4 MB -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics -
Camera Yes - VGA -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
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)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Model Number EK382TS -
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