Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ). 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 T495 (20NK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

efficient AMD performance

good security features

mediocre display brightness

no Thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

heavier design

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

slim, attractive design

good thermal management

robust build quality

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 35.5 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45%, 90% 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 3300U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (Trial), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader 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 Built-in 3 cooling fans, integrated dust filters, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - N4004W
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