Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)

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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 TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV). 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 TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide -
Colour Black Bonfire black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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% 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
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 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
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 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, bezel label
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 -
SAR Value - 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb)
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 - HN246T
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