Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) 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 color

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

heavier than competitors

ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

decent processor performance

includes multiple ports

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics card

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 36.03 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.46 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Plastic
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 N305
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix 256 GB SSD - UFS 2.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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 MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Model Number - NJ084W
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