Huawei Matebook D14 2021 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook D14 2021 and Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX). 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 D14 2021 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook D14 2021 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

decent build quality

full hd display

cooling technology effective

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited port selection

dim screen brightness

Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX) 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 Huawei Matebook D14 2021 and Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook D14 2021 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.25 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.59 cm 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Metal Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Space grey Black
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, blue light reduction, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 4.8 mm bezel Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
STORAGE Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Pop up camera IR camera, 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 D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 20 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C
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
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Factory Reset, Monitor Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NX)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included USB-C cable -
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 Flicker-free technology, 2x2 MiMo function, HUAWEI SuperCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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