Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) vs. ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) and ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) 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

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust security features

solid state drive included

dual storage options

full hd display

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited color accuracy

standard screen brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) and ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) vs. ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm 32.6 cm x 22.93 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Mgcote slab gray
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 10 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 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 DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
VGA (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5440FA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, USB to Ethernet adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to VGA cable
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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, hard drive password
Compliant Standards RoHS BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, RoHS, GOST-R
SAR Value - 0.109 W/kg (body), 0.109 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Model Number - BM0385R
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