LG gram 16Z90P vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of LG gram 16Z90P and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2). 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.

LG gram 16Z90P Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 16Z90P based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

sharp, vivid display

powerful processor performance

ample storage capacity

higher price point

limited graphics capability

no HDMI port

fewer USB ports

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram 16Z90P and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram 16Z90P vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram 16Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.59 cm x 24.34 cm x 1.68 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.199 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Silver Black
DISPLAY LG gram 16Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 99% DCI-P3 45%
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR LG gram 16Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY LG gram 16Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE LG gram 16Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram 16Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram 16Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY LG gram 16Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 22 hours Up to 16.11 hours
AC ADAPTER LG gram 16Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT LG gram 16Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram 16Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE LG gram 16Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, CyberLink Power Media Player, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG Power Manager, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram 16Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 Dust-resistant, shock-resistant, pressure-resistant, vibration-resistant Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number K.AA55A1 -
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