Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA). 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 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 VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive pricing

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited upgradeability

modest graphics card

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.68 cm x 22.76 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight - 1.7 kg
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features - Glossy, HDR (high dynamic range), 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
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 VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound - Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Interfaces Dock Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro -
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, IceBlades fan, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Model Number - L1204W
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