ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6). 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 Flip 13 (UX363JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

vibrant touchscreen display

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6) 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

reliable performance

average display quality

modest graphics power

heavier design

limited storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.39 cm 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pine grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45%
Features Glossy, IPS-level Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
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) -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
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)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q6)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and firmware (TPM) 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
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number EM120T -
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