Microsoft
Surface Book 3
vs
Lenovo
T490s
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Microsoft Surface Book 3 SLS-00004 alternatives
Lenovo ThinkPad Serie T T490s 20NYS7K91E alternatives
specs
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Power
compared
Lenovo
T490s
65 W
AC adapter power:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Weight & dimensions
compared
Lenovo
T490s
232 mm
Depth:
not available
1.5 cm
Height (front):
not available
2.3 cm
Height (rear):
not available
1.64 kg
Weight:
not available
312 mm
Width:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Battery
compared
Lenovo
T490s
57.3 Wh
Battery capacity (Watt-hours):
57 Wh
18 Wh
Battery capacity (tablet, Watt-hours):
not available
15.5 h
Battery life (max):
20 h
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery technology:
Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
235 g
Battery weight:
not available
not available
Fast charging:
6
Number of battery cells:
not available
2
Number of battery cells (tablet):
not available
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Software
compared
Lenovo
T490s
64-bit
Operating system architecture:
not available
Windows 10 Home
Operating system installed:
N
Office Trial
Trial software:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Performance
compared
Lenovo
T490s
Accelerometer:
not available
Ambient light sensor:
not available
Gyroscope:
not available
Orientation sensor:
not available
Proximity sensor:
not available
Virtual Reality (VR) ready:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Keyboard
compared
Lenovo
T490s
Full-size keyboard:
not available
Island-style keyboard:
not available
Keyboard backlit:
not available
Numeric keypad:
Trackpad
Pointing device:
ThinkPad UltraNav
not available
Spill-resistant keyboard:
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Camera
compared
Lenovo
T490s
Front camera:
Full HD
Front camera HD type:
HD
5 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric):
not available
not available
Privacy camera:
not available
Privacy type:
Privacy shutter
Rear camera:
not available
Full HD
Rear camera HD type:
not available
8 MP
Rear camera resolution (numeric):
not available
Windows Hello:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Audio
compared
Lenovo
T490s
not available
Audio chip:
Realtek ALC3287
Dolby Atmos
Audio system:
not available
Built-in microphone:
2
Number of built-in speakers:
2
2
Number of microphones:
not available
not available
Speaker power:
1 W
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Ports & interfaces
compared
Lenovo
T490s
Surface Connect
Charging port type:
not available
not available
Combo headphone/mic port:
not available
Docking connector:
HDCP:
not available
not available
HDMI ports quantity:
1
not available
HDMI version:
1.4b
1
Headphone outputs:
not available
not available
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
2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity:
not available
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity:
1
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Networking
compared
Lenovo
T490s
not available
Antenna type:
2x2
Bluetooth:
5.0
Bluetooth version:
5.0
Ethernet LAN:
not available
Miracast:
not available
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
not available
not available
WLAN controller model:
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Optical drive
compared
Lenovo
T490s
Optical drive type:
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Storage
compared
Lenovo
T490s
Card reader integrated:
SDXC
Compatible memory cards:
MicroSD (TransFlash)
1
Number of SSDs installed:
not available
1000 GB
SSD capacity:
not available
PCI Express
SSD interface:
not available
SSD
Storage media:
not available
1000 GB
Total SSDs capacity:
not available
1000 GB
Total storage capacity:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Graphics
compared
Lenovo
T490s
NVIDIA
Discrete GPU manufacturer:
not available
Discrete graphics adapter:
4 GB
Discrete graphics adapter memory:
not available
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q
Discrete graphics adapter model:
Not available
GDDR5
Discrete graphics memory type:
not available
On-board graphics adapter:
not available
On-board graphics adapter family:
Intel UHD Graphics
Intel Iris Plus Graphics
On-board graphics adapter model:
Intel UHD Graphics
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Display
compared
Lenovo
T490s
1600:1
Contrast ratio (typical):
not available
13.5 inch
Display diagonal:
14 inch
3000 x 2000 pixels
Display resolution:
not available
not available
LED backlight:
3:2
Native aspect ratio:
16:9
not available
Panel type:
IPS
267 ppi
Pixel density:
not available
Touchscreen:
not available
Capacitive
Touchscreen type:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Memory
compared
Lenovo
T490s
32 GB
Internal memory:
32 GB
LPDDR4x-SDRAM
Internal memory type:
DDR4-SDRAM
32 GB
Maximum internal memory:
32 GB
3733 MHz
Memory clock speed:
2400 MHz
On-board
Memory form factor:
On-board
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Security
compared
Lenovo
T490s
not available
Cable lock slot:
not available
Password protection:
not available
Password protection type:
HDD, Power on, SSD, Supervisor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Processor
compared
Lenovo
T490s
25 W
Configurable TDP-up:
not available
1.5 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequency:
not available
3.9 GHz
Processor boost frequency:
not available
8 MB
Processor cache:
not available
4
Processor cores:
not available
10th gen Intel Core i7
Processor family:
not available
1.3 GHz
Processor frequency:
not available
Intel
Processor manufacturer:
Intel
i7-1065G7
Processor model:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
Other features
compared
Lenovo
T490s
8471.30.0100
Harmonized System (HS) code:
not available
Microsoft
Surface Book 3
generalInfo
compared
Lenovo
T490s
0889842597356
EAN/UPC code:
not available
not available
Family:
ThinkPad
Convertible (Detachable)
Form factor:
Clamshell
not available
Housing material:
Magnesium
Consumer
Market positioning:
not available
Platinum
Product colour:
Black
Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product type:
Notebook
not available
Series:
T