Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3). 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.

Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

full hd display

ample connectivity options

average cpu performance

mediocre sound quality

heavier design

limited upgradeability

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) 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

mediocre display color

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.49 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.46 kg
Case Material Aluminum Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Space grey Black
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (2K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 200 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72%
Features Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
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
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.7 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.11 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 13 2020 AMD Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor, Huawei Share sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 2x2 MiMo function 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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