Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) and Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

comfortable keyboard design

affordable price point

decent processor performance

good port selection

average battery life

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

modest graphics capability

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

comfortable keyboard

affordable price point

decent performance

good port selection

average display quality

modest battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) and Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 2.19 cm 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11852 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.37 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value - 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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