Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

no touchscreen option

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 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

average display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm -
Weight 1.9 kg -
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Storm grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 175° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM -
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 -
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 18 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 95 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 2.0 (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Express -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Eyesafe Display Certification, TUV Hardware Low Blue Light Certification ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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