Alienware
m17 R4
vs
Lenovo
T490
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Alienware m17 R4 WNM17R450H alternatives
Lenovo ThinkPad Serie T T490 20N2S31A00 alternatives
specs
Alienware
m17 R4
Power
compared
Lenovo
T490
50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter frequency:
not available
100 - 240 V
AC adapter input voltage:
not available
19.5 V
AC adapter output voltage:
not available
Alienware
m17 R4
Weight & dimensions
compared
Lenovo
T490
294.3 mm
Depth:
227 mm
22 mm
Height:
18.9 mm
2.97 kg
Weight:
not available
399.8 mm
Width:
329 mm
Alienware
m17 R4
Battery
compared
Lenovo
T490
86 Wh
Battery capacity (Watt-hours):
50 Wh
not available
Battery life (max):
16.11 h
3 h
Battery recharge time:
not available
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery technology:
Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
11.4 V
Battery voltage:
not available
340 g
Battery weight:
not available
not available
Fast charging:
6
Number of battery cells:
not available
Alienware
m17 R4
Software
compared
Lenovo
T490
64-bit
Operating system architecture:
64-bit
Windows 10 Home
Operating system installed:
Windows 10 Pro
Alienware
m17 R4
Keyboard
compared
Lenovo
T490
Keyboard backlit:
not available
RGB
Keyboard backlit colour:
not available
Numeric keypad:
Touchpad
Pointing device:
ThinkPad UltraNav
not available
Spill-resistant keyboard:
Alienware
m17 R4
Camera
compared
Lenovo
T490
Front camera:
HD
Front camera HD type:
HD
1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution:
not available
0.92 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric):
not available
not available
Privacy camera:
not available
Privacy type:
Privacy shutter
30 fps
Video capturing speed:
not available
Alienware
m17 R4
Audio
compared
Lenovo
T490
Realtek ALC3281-CG
Audio chip:
Realtek ALC3287
not available
Audio system:
Dolby Audio Premium
Built-in microphone:
2
Number of built-in speakers:
2
2
Number of microphones:
not available
4 W
Speaker power:
2 W
Alienware
m17 R4
Ports & interfaces
compared
Lenovo
T490
DC-in jack
Charging port type:
not available
Combo headphone/mic port:
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:
1
1
HDMI ports quantity:
1
2.1
HDMI version:
1.4b
not available
Microphone in:
1
Mini DisplayPorts quantity:
not available
1
Number of USB ports with PowerShare support:
not available
PowerShare:
not available
3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:
2
not available
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity:
1
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity:
1
not available
USB Sleep-and-Charge:
not available
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode:
Alienware
m17 R4
Networking
compared
Lenovo
T490
2x2
Antenna type:
2x2
Bluetooth:
5.1
Bluetooth version:
5.0
Ethernet LAN:
10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates:
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Killer Wireless-AX 1650
WLAN controller model:
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
2400 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi data rate (max):
not available
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards:
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Alienware
m17 R4
Optical drive
compared
Lenovo
T490
Optical drive type:
Alienware
m17 R4
Storage
compared
Lenovo
T490
Card reader integrated:
MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Compatible memory cards:
MicroSD (TransFlash)
3
Number of SSDs installed:
1
not available
SSD capacity:
1000 GB
M.2
SSD form factor:
not available
NVMe, PCI Express
SSD interface:
not available
SSD
Storage media:
SSD
4512 GB
Total SSDs capacity:
1000 GB
4512 GB
Total storage capacity:
1000 GB
Alienware
m17 R4
Graphics
compared
Lenovo
T490
Discrete graphics adapter:
not available
8 GB
Discrete graphics adapter memory:
not available
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Discrete graphics adapter model:
not available
GDDR6
Discrete graphics memory type:
not available
not available
Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory:
32 GB
On-board graphics adapter:
not available
On-board graphics adapter DirectX version:
12.0
not available
On-board graphics adapter OpenGL version:
4.5
not available
On-board graphics adapter base frequency:
300 MHz
not available
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max):
1150 MHz
Intel UHD Graphics
On-board graphics adapter model:
Intel UHD Graphics
Alienware
m17 R4
Display
compared
Lenovo
T490
100%
Colour gamut:
not available
700:1
Contrast ratio (typical):
not available
300 cd/m²
Display brightness:
not available
17.3 inch
Display diagonal:
14 inch
1920 x 1080 pixels
Display resolution:
not available
Full HD
HD type:
not available
LED backlight:
360 Hz
Maximum refresh rate:
not available
16:9
Native aspect ratio:
16:9
WVA
Panel type:
not available
127 ppi
Pixel density:
not available
sRGB
RGB colour space:
not available
Touchscreen:
not available
Alienware
m17 R4
Memory
compared
Lenovo
T490
32 GB
Internal memory:
40 GB
DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory type:
DDR4-SDRAM
32 GB
Maximum internal memory:
not available
2933 MHz
Memory clock speed:
2400 MHz
On-board
Memory form factor:
On-board + SO-DIMM
not available
Memory slots:
1x SO-DIMM
Alienware
m17 R4
Security
compared
Lenovo
T490
Cable lock slot:
not available
Password protection:
not available
Alienware
m17 R4
Processor
compared
Lenovo
T490
65 W
Configurable TDP-up:
25 W
3.1 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequency:
2 GHz
5.3 GHz
Processor boost frequency:
4.6 GHz
16 MB
Processor cache:
8 MB
not available
Processor codename:
Whiskey Lake
8
Processor cores:
4
10th gen Intel Core i9
Processor family:
8th gen Intel Core i7
2.4 GHz
Processor frequency:
1.8 GHz
not available
Processor lithography:
14 nm
Intel
Processor manufacturer:
Intel
i9-10980HK
Processor model:
i7-8565U
not available
Processor socket:
BGA 1528
not available
Processor threads:
8
not available
Thermal Design Power (TDP):
15 W
Alienware
m17 R4
Other features
compared
Lenovo
T490
Anti-glare screen:
not available
Alienware
m17 R4
generalInfo
compared
Lenovo
T490
not available
Family:
ThinkPad
Clamshell
Form factor:
Clamshell
Gaming
Market positioning:
not available
Silver, White
Product colour:
Black
Notebook
Product type:
Notebook
not available
Series:
T