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Lenovo L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU) vs Lenovo L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU)

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 138identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU) has 256 GB more total storage capacity than the Lenovo L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU) (512 GB vs 256 GB). The Lenovo L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU) has 256 GB more total SSDs capacity than the Lenovo L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU) (512 GB vs 256 GB). The Lenovo L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU) has 256 GB more SSD capacity than the Lenovo L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU) (512 GB vs 256 GB). Only the Lenovo L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU) has numeric keypad. Display diagonal: 35.6 cm (14") on the Lenovo L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU), 39.6 cm (15.6") on the Lenovo L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU).

  • Display diagonal
    • L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU):35.6 cm (14")
    • L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU):39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Total storage capacity
    • L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU):512 GB
    • L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU):256 GB
  • Total SSDs capacity
    • L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU):512 GB
    • L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU):256 GB
  • SSD capacity
    • L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU):512 GB
    • L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU):256 GB
  • Numeric keypad
    • L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU):No
    • L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU):Yes
  • Battery technology
    • L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU):Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
    • L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU):Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Weight
    • L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU):1.69 kg
    • L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU):2 kg
  • Width
    • L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU):335 mm
    • L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU):376.5 mm

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Comparison of L490 + T24i Monitor (61CEMAR2AU), L590 + USB-C Dock Gen 2(40AS0090AU)
153 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for one45%Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-8265Ui5-8265U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1528BGA 1528
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameWhiskey LakeWhiskey Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down10 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x4, 2x21x4, 2x2
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2400 MHz2400 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.54.5
On-board graphics card ID0x3EA00x3EA0
Audioidentical
Audio chipRealtek ALC3287Realtek ALC3287
Audio systemDolby Advanced AudioDolby Advanced Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeHDHD
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal format720p720p
Privacy cameraYesYes
Privacy typePrivacy shutterPrivacy shutter
Auto focusNoNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Antenna type2x22x2
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.4b1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYesYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeYesYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports11
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNavThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID149088149088
Processor package size46x24 mm46x24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity45 Wh45 Wh
Battery life (max)12 h12 h
Fast chargingYesYes
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeHDD, Power on, SupervisorHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.69 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers335 mm376.5 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm254.5 mm
HeightDiffers22.5 mm22.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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