Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU. 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.

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

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient cooling system

lightweight and portable

reasonable price point

solid gaming performance

attractive minimalist design

average battery life

dim display brightness

no webcam included

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, WideView
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/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 R8111GUS -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
Interfaces 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security 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 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) 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Model Number - AL005T
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