Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490s Black
Lenovo
52 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490s | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | i7-8665U★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 620★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 ac | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Ethernet connection via optional extension cable | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.27 kg★ | 1.66 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490s Black
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average cpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (27th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490s Black0.101score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 20240.026score per dollar
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490s Black offers 3.9x better value for money
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490s Black
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.
