In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm | 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm |
| Weight | 2 kg | 1.46 kg |
| Case Material | - | Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide |
| Colour | - | Black |
| DISPLAY | Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 14" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | - | 400 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | - | 72% |
| Features | Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel | Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power |
| PROCESSOR | Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | Quad-Core |
| Cache | - | 6 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | - |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 40 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 2666 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 1 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 1 |
| STORAGE | Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus | - |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | - | ThinkShutter camera privacy |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3287 |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wireless-AC 1550 | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology | - |
| BATTERY | Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 94.24 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 16.11 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) |
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| Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 230 Watt | 65 Watt |
| INPUT | Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | - |
| Features | Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, N-key rollover | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) |
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| Interfaces | LAN USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3) Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) USB 3.1 Gen 2 HDMI 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
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) (Power Delivery) HDMI Dock Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) | Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) |
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| Dockable | - | Yes |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB-C power adapter |
| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 | - | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | - | Yes |
| EPEAT Compliant | - | EPEAT Gold |
| Model Number | W9 7UK0250P | - |
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