Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP). 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 T490 (20N2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, durable design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

high price point

average battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.15 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Aluminum
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Delta E<1 calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8125BG
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.11 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Fusion Engine, chiclet keyboard, 16.7 million multi-colour illumination, N-key rollover, Windows Hello, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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