Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

adequate performance level

reliable security features

mediocre display quality

heavy and bulky

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) and Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 37.65 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.295 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.03 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
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 Intel Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (20NE) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
Dockable - Yes
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, MIL-STD-810G tested 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 EPEAT Silver
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