LG gram 17Z90P vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of LG gram 17Z90P and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8). 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.

LG gram 17Z90P Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 17Z90P based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

large high-resolution display

powerful intel processor

ample storage capacity

higher price range

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

average speaker quality

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good security features

competitive price point

average battery life

modest display quality

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram 17Z90P and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram 17Z90P vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram 17Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.02 cm x 26.01 cm x 1.78 cm 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Silver Black
DISPLAY LG gram 17Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Screen Size (Type) 17" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 99% DCI-P3 -
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR LG gram 17Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY LG gram 17Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE LG gram 17Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram 17Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram 17Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY LG gram 17Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER LG gram 17Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT LG gram 17Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Gesture function, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram 17Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Interfaces Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
2 x USB4 Gen 3 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, UFS Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE LG gram 17Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, CyberLink Power Media Player, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG Power Manager, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode, LG Security Center, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), LG Support Center, LG PC Care -
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram 17Z90P Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 Dust-resistant, shock-resistant, pressure-resistant, vibration-resistant Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
SAR Value - 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number K.AA55A1 -
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