ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 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

average display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm -
Weight 1.8 kg -
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 14"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black -
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone -
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone output
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features System password -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Model Number L1897T -
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