Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high-resolution display

strong build quality

fast performance

innovative ai features

limited port selection

higher price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 31.93 cm x 19.74 cm x 1.42 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, One Glass Solution, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus IR camera, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
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 Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
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 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
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
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IWL 81Q7
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