Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II). 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 T495s (20QJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

efficient thermal management

reliable security features

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful AMD processor

fast SSD storage

excellent battery life

innovative cooling system

limited port selection

no webcam included

average display brightness

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Low Power Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
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
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401II)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, header label
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
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 System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.109 W/kg (body), 0.109 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number - HE092T
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