HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9). 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.

HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

solid performance

good security features

average display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

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 HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.49 cm x 25.69 cm x 1.9 cm 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pike silver Black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 67% sRGB -
Features Slim Design, Full HD eDP Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG Realtek R8111GUS
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Waterproof Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0 (powered)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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 (SD Card, Memory Stick, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, Memory Stick XC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 455r G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Sure Click, HP Secure Erase 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 Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - on-site -
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