Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI). 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 Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful processor performance

sleek, lightweight design

high-speed connectivity options

innovative cooling system

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated numeric keypad.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
88 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm 32.18 cm x 22.33 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black Tech black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
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 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
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 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Pro
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Model Number - P1056W
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