Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

solid performance

good security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact and lightweight

high refresh rate screen

strong gaming performance

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

can get quite hot

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide -
Colour Black Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores - 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
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)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, ROG X AW sleeve, ROG X AW cap, ROG X AW socks
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, AniMe Matrix lighting
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Model Number - K2064R
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