Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM). 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

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

compact, lightweight design

high refresh rate display

impressive battery life

good thermal management

limited port selection

no webcam included

higher price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide -
Colour Black Moonlight white AniMe Matrix
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface 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) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QM)
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 System password
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
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Model Number - HZ242T
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