Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK). 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

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

efficient Ryzen processor

comfortable keyboard layout

affordable price point

solid state drive included

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

dim display brightness

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
82 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 8 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
SAR Value 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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