Dell Vostro 5490 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Vostro 5490 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9). 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.

Dell Vostro 5490 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 5490 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

robust build quality

decent battery life

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

fewer USB ports

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

sharp 13.3" display

solid build quality

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Vostro 5490 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Vostro 5490 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 5490 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.177 cm x 22.765 cm x 1.83 cm 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 5490 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 158 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.161 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 5490 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Vostro 5490 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Vostro 5490 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 5490 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, 74.9 degrees, RGB camera ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 5490 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9462 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Vostro 5490 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 5490 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Vostro 5490 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 5490 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
Interfaces LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Dell Vostro 5490 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included McAfee (12 months subscription) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 5490 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Lid-open sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ExpressCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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