Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

sharp 16-inch display

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

basic audio quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Plastic
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 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 T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
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 T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
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 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
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 T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
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 -
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 Silver -
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Model Number - N1058W
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