Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK). 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

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

impressive battery life

robust build quality

pricey compared to competitors

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
89 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm 32.82 cm x 22.14 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Dark teal
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14.5" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3072 x 1920 (3K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Eyesafe technology, Dolby Vision, PureSight display, T-CON colour calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA DLSS
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor, E-privacy camera shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Harman audio technology; Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card 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) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 10.9 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14IAH7 (82TK)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Carbon Footprint - 391 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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