Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T). 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 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

ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.85 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS, plastic
Colour Black Black IMR, black with lightbar
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt, 19.5 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Interfaces 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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