ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY). 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 S UX391FA (EA062T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

vibrant full-HD display

solid state drive performance

lightweight portability

efficient power consumption

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

lightweight design

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.1 cm x 21.3 cm x 1.29 cm 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Deep dive blue Black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45%
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
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, NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
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 S UX391FA (EA062T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 20 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, stylus Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, Windows Hello Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
HDMI (on expansion base)
USB-C (on expansion base)
USB 3.0 (on expansion base)
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) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook S UX391FA (EA062T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Stylus, sleeve, mini dock, USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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