ASUS 15 (A516JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS 15 (A516JA)
ASUS 15 (A516JA)

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS 15 (A516JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM). 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.

ASUS 15 (A516JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (A516JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

efficient thermal management

average display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (A516JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (A516JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.28 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Slate grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72%
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache - L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Single stream (1x1) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x2 / M.2 2280
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 / M.2 2280
1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card 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 System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number EJ251T -
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