Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC). 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

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact and lightweight

high refresh rate screen

strong gaming performance

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

can get quite hot

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 24 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 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, ROG X AW sleeve, ROG X AW cap, ROG X AW socks
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 System password, AniMe Matrix lighting
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 - K2064R
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