Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF). 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 T490s (20NY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

lightweight design

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

lightweight and portable

vivid oled display

fast ssd storage

competitive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

standard design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 31.71 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied cable)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 Power adapter, wired mouse, Carry bag
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Model Number - LY134W
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