Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

comfortable keyboard design

adequate performance level

reasonable price point

solid security features

mediocre battery life

average display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

ASUS P540UA (DM1491R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P540UA (DM1491R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

good keyboard feel

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

moderate battery life

no touchscreen feature

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) and ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) vs. ASUS P540UA (DM1491R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.9 cm x 25.25 cm x 1.99 cm 38.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.12 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 90% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Ultra Slim Design Bezel
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 33 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
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
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) ASUS P540UA (DM1491R)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 System password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.436 W/kg (body), 0.436 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
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