ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) and Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE). 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 ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

powerful i7 processor

vivid 4k display

efficient battery life

innovative screenpad technology

limited port selection

higher price point

no optical drive

standard SSD capacity

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 ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) and Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Royal blue Black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) 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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR/RGB camera Fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) 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 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 73 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN (on supplied cable)
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 (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB 3.0 to Ethernet 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 ASUS Battery Health charging technology 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
Model Number A8011T -
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