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 VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid performance

fast charging support

decent speaker quality

average battery life

mediocre display

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Icelight silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 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 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
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 VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
SAR Value 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Model Number - BQ556W
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