Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Lenovo 14w (81MQ)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and Lenovo 14w (81MQ). 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.

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

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

compact and portable

decent battery life

includes windows 10 pro

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) and Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) vs. Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.54 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Mineral grey | Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD A6 9220C / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 1666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 1666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon R5
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 DA7219
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.11 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
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 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value - 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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