Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)

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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 Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740). 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

Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

sleek aluminum design

fast processing speed

good battery life

thunderbolt 3 support

limited port variety

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 32.235 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.815 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Aluminum
Colour Black Iron grey | Mica
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3733 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3733 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
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 M.2 Card
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) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.11 hours Up to 19 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
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
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value - 0.439 W/kg (body), 0.439 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IIL 81RS
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