Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

no webcam included

limited battery life

average color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight - 2.1 kg
Colour - Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type - DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS
Gaming - Yes
Sound - Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Interfaces Dock LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, GameVisual, Aura Creator, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial), Scenario Profiles
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR -
Model Number - HN088W
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