Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490. 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 T580 (20L9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

no high-end graphics

higher price segment

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 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

average display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm -
Weight 1.95 kg -
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM -
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - TCG Opal Encryption 2 256 GB SSD
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Technology Lithium Ion -
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Life Up to 13.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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