Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good security features

competitive price point

average battery life

modest display quality

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

pwm-free screen

good color accuracy

average processor speed

no advanced gpu

limited port selection

plastic build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
85 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 36.03 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, VESA DisplayHDR 500, 0.2 ms response rate, True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7520U / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by DTS; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
Slots - 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x2 / M.2 2280 (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home Plus in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504FA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Noise Certification
SAR Value 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - L1669W
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