ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) 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 ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) 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 ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

powerful amd processor

long battery life

comfortable keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average display brightness

higher price point

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 ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.43 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.22 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Aluminum Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Pine grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 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 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core -
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro No operating system
Software Included McAfee, MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 MIL-STD 810G RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Model Number AM080R -
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