Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vibrant full-hd display

ample storage options

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight - 1.92 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 75 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Interfaces Dock USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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