ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)

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

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) 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 15 (UX533FD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

powerful i7 processor

vivid 4k display

efficient battery life

innovative screenpad technology

limited port selection

higher price point

no optical drive

standard SSD capacity

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 15 (UX533FD) and Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Royal blue Black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display -
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 -
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 -
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 73 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V -
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN (on supplied cable)
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 (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - 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 ASUS Battery Health charging technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Model Number A8011T -
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