Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) vs. ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)

Our Rating: 78 %

ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) and ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W). 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 X515JA (EJ3921W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

modest display resolution

limited upgrade options

integrated graphics only

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) and ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) vs. ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Plastic
Colour Black Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS X515JA (EJ3921W)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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