Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA). 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 ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

vibrant display quality

fast processing speeds

solid build quality

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 31.36 cm x 22.06 cm x 1.69 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 41 cm x 28.4 cm x 7.5 cm / 3.67 g
Weight - 1.39 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Ponder blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features - Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type - LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
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 ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound - Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Interfaces Dock USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Model Number - KN114W
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