Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)

Our Rating: 78 %

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful creative performance

color-accurate display

sleek, minimalist design

quiet cooling technology

good connectivity options

heavy for portability

average battery life

premium price tag

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 35.85 cm x 24.9 cm x 2.125 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black The white
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
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 Anti-glare, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Low Power, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Acer Smart Amplifier
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.11 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 73G
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