ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid state drive included

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good security features

competitive price point

average battery life

modest display quality

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.91 cm 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black (bottom), bespoke black Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 6.3 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EK892R -
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