Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH). 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.

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

AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 6 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad 3 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 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
LAN
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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