Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV). 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 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

Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

reliable security features

solid processor performance

good value proposition

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 2700U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Vega 10
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS Realtek RTL8111GUL
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
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