Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 (X1500EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average cpu performance

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 48.1 cm x 28.8 cm x 6.5 cm / 3.16 kg
Weight - 1.8 kg
Colour - Indie black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
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 - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound - Speaker, microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Slots - 1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
Interfaces Dock Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Cortana support
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR -
Model Number - EJ2670W
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