Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA). 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 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 17 (X705MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

lightweight design

decent battery life

simple user interface

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
76 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.9 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 41.1 cm x 27 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Black Black (bottom), star grey (top), star grey (LCD cover)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 60% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 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 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics 605
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 3 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E595 (20NF) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.436 W/kg (body), 0.436 W/kg (limb) 0.531 W/kg (body), 0.531 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index - 6.3 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - BX019T
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