ASUS R410UA (EB561R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS R410UA (EB561R) and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9). 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.

ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS R410UA (EB561R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS R410UA (EB561R) and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
78 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS R410UA (EB561R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.19 cm 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Starry grey IMR with hairline (LCD cover), starry grey IMR with dot/fabric pattern (top) Black
DISPLAY ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS R410UA (EB561R) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
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