Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) vs. HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook

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HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) and HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook. 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

HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

long battery life

high-resolution display

robust security features

responsive touch screen

high price point

limited port variety

moderate storage capacity

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) and HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) vs. HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm 29.74 cm x 22.04 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 990 g
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Slate blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.5"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1345U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 -
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter -
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
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 Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards RoHS CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, ISO 9241, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, UL 62368-1, TEC, KES, Ukraine NSoC, Saudi Arabian Compliance
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
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