ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK). 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 VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

mediocre graphics card

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

efficient AMD performance

good security features

mediocre display brightness

no Thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.6 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.57 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 60% NTSC 45%, 90%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 3300U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 6
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - 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 ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone output
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Model Number BX092T -
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