Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go. 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

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

long battery life

affordable price

efficient connectivity options

solid build quality

moderate performance

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

minimal graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
45 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm 32.39 cm x 22.48 cm x 1.55 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 (3rd Gen)
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X 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) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 128 GB SSD - eUFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Qualcomm Adreno 642L
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
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 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G 5G
Technology LTE 5G
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 42.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 20 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x 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 USB-C
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L490 (20Q5) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter 45W USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810H tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou
Compliant Standards RoHS IEC 61960
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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