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

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

long battery life

affordable price

efficient connectivity options

solid build quality

moderate performance

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

minimal graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
45 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 32.39 cm x 22.48 cm x 1.55 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Black Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
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 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 (3rd Gen)
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 128 GB SSD - eUFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Qualcomm Adreno 642L
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
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 Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
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 5G
Technology LTE Advanced 5G
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 42.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours Up to 20 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x 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-C
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T495s (20QK) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 45W USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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 MIL-STD-810H tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou
Compliant Standards RoHS IEC 61960
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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