Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and ASUS X543UA (DM1508T). 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.

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 X543UA (DM1508T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

intuitive touchpad

adequate connectivity options

crisp audio output

average battery life

modest display resolution

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 38.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Star grey IMR with angle hairline
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-reflective
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4417U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 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 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel HD Graphics 610
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 33 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Mouse, keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, carrying case, mouse
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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, ASUS IceCool design
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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