Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 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

average display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient multitasking capabilities

comprehensive connectivity options

anti-glare display technology

lightweight, portable design

mediocre battery life

standard 250-nit brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.69 cm x 21.45 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight - 1.49 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, 81% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound - Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Interfaces Dock USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 1.4
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Computrace ready from BIOS
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR RoHS, REACH, TCO Certified 9.0, FSC Mix
Model Number - EBI5X
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