Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Review

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

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

efficient AMD processor

limited storage capacity

no Thunderbolt support

average display brightness

higher price point

ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid build quality

efficient battery life

decent performance

average display resolution

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) and ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) vs. ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Black Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, 82% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
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
LAN (on supplied cable)
Dock
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS ExpertBook P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, 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 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
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