ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8). 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.

ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

vibrant touchscreen display

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good security features

competitive price point

average battery life

modest display quality

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.39 cm 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pine grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Glossy, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and firmware (TPM) Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
SAR Value - 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EM120T -
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