Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)

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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 VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC). 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 VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

sharp 16-inch display

lightweight design

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Plastic
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45%, 90% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 3300U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
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 VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Model Number - N1097W
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