Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) and Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK). 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 V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

adequate connectivity options

solid build quality

decent processor performance

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited graphics performance

slow HDD storage

Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

efficient AMD performance

good security features

mediocre display brightness

no Thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) and Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.3 cm x 28.46 cm x 2.43 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.57 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Iron grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14" - 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 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%, 90%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 3300U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 24 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 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 6
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
Compliant Standards - DASH
BATTERY Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.5 hours Up to 13.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Lenovo ThinkPad T495 (20NK)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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, ERP RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 17IWL 81RG -
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