Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)

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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 TravelMate P6 (TMP614). 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 TravelMate P6 (TMP614) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust security features

fast charging support

efficient multitasking capabilities

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics performance

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 31.2 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Galaxy black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - 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, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X 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 TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Digital Theater Systems (DTS)
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology, Acer Smart Amplifier
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.11 hours Up to 20 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
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 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, USB-C to Ethernet adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.9 W/kg (body), 0.9 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 52
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