ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5). 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 (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 L490 (20Q5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) 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

solid performance

average display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.91 cm 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black (bottom), bespoke black Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
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 45%
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
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 L490 (20Q5)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
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
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
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 L490 (20Q5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (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 (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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (D413IA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5)
Dockable - Yes
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
Repairability Index 6.3 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number EK892R -
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