Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516). 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 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 5 Pro (CN516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

color-accurate 4k display

sleek, minimalist design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Anodised aluminium
Colour Black The black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3072 x 1920 (WQXGA+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H
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 Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA RTX A5000
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy 66 degrees
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 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 5 Pro (CN516)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.11 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, silent keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
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 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
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 - 72P
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