ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) and Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

efficient thermal management

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

comfortable keyboard

affordable price point

decent performance

good port selection

average display quality

modest battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) and Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features WideView, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache - L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
RAM 32 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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