Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 17 (X1704ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large vibrant display

affordable price point

lightweight design

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

average battery life

modest graphics card

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 39.9 cm x 25.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Plastic
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 8505 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 5-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 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 17 (X1704ZA)
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 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
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 VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
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 VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight 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 17 (X1704ZA)
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
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
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
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Audio booster
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Model Number - AU037W
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