Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)

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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 S 13 OLED (UX5304VA). 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 S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful amd processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 29.62 cm x 21.63 cm x 1.18 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, magnesium-aluminium
Colour Black Basalt grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
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 Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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 S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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 - Full HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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 - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS ErgoSense, 1.1mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), ASUS GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
- 100 % - plastic-free
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Fast charging, halogen free, MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Carbon Footprint - 213 kg carbon emissions
Product Recycled Content - Post-consumer recycled plastic, post-industrial recycled magnesium-aluminium alloy, ocean-bound plastics
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - NQ039W
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