Dell XPS 13 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T490s

Great quality keyboard
Large keys with less gaps and low backlight bleed
Overall good quality
Compatible with Linux
Thunderbolt charging capabilities
Great battery life
Lightweight design
Solid build quality
Upgradable RAM
Antiglare screen and Lenovo keypad
Not budget friendly
May have issues with difficult monitor set ups
Not suitable for those who prefer Thinkpad or Spectre keyboards
Not future-proof
Noisy fan when running multiple programs
Soldered RAM on T490s model

Verdict

The Dell XPS 13 is a premium laptop that can be configured with a touchscreen. It has a good quality keyboard and large keys with less gaps, and low backlight bleed. It also has an overall good quality, though it may have some issues with difficult monitor set ups. It is compatible with Linux and comes with Thunderbolt charging capabilities. However, it is on the expensive side.

Verdict

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s is a popular laptop among users, with many praising its lightweight design, good battery life, and solid build quality. Many users also appreciate the laptop's upgradability, with some opting for the T480 or T480s for two upgradable RAM slots. The laptop's antiglare screen and Lenovo keypad are also highly praised. However, some users have noted that the laptop's fan can be noisy when running multiple programs at once.

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