Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T). 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 (20N9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

durable build quality

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.62 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.85 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS, plastic
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA / 5400 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter 1080P webcam, power adapter, palm rest label
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
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