Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

comfortable keyboard

affordable price

decent processor performance

solid port selection

average battery life

dim display

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

affordable price point

sharp display quality

fast charging support

moderate storage capacity

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
76 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.9 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1220P / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual 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 E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.436 W/kg (body), 0.436 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - MB157W
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