Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 31.1 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare Blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
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 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
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 2.0b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS SGS Eye Care Display Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Model Number - KU106X
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