Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)

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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 ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R). 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 ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful graphics performance

high-resolution main display

fast storage solutions

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.4 cm
Weight 1.46 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Aluminum
Colour Black Celestial blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 97% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, 178° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 8-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
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-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Stylus, 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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.472 W/kg (body), 0.472 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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