ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high refresh rate

powerful graphics performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

high price tag

limited battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

efficient thermal management

reliable security features

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
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 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 72%
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, Low Power
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
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 Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number AZ044T -
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