Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Onyx black | Copper Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 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
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
SAR Value - 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 14IKB 81EU -
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