ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

lightweight design

decent battery life

simple user interface

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics

Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Review

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

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

efficient AMD processor

limited storage capacity

no Thunderbolt support

average display brightness

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.1 cm x 27 cm x 2.3 cm 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Plastic Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black (bottom), star grey (top), star grey (LCD cover) Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 60% NTSC 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Single stream (1x1) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
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
LAN (on supplied cable)
Dock
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.531 W/kg (body), 0.531 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index 6.3 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number BX019T -
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