Lenovo ThinkPad E495 Series

The Lenovo ThinkPad E495 gives intelligent, powerful AMD processing and legendary ThinkPad durability. Its discrete TPM chip and biometric fingerprint reader help safeguard data, while multiple ports make multitasking a breeze. With dual-drive storage, FHD display, and backlit keyboard options, the stylish E495 is a smart choice for business professionals on the move. Thanks to its solid durability, users can carry the ThinkPad E495 with them everywhere. What’s more, with its smooth lines and metallic finish, the E495 looks as much at home at a client presentation as it does in a workplace or cafe. The Lenovo ThinkPad E495 measures at 329 x 242 x 19.9 mm and weighs at 1.75 kg / 3.87 lbs. There are two color options, which is black and silver options. The ThinkPad E495 allows users to multitask with ease anywhere. It boasts a TPM chip to encrypt sensitive data and an optional fingerprint reader to restrict machine access. Together with built-in durability and reliability, it’s easy to see why the E495 is appreciated by IT managers. With up to an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and AMD integrated graphics, the ThinkPad E495 gives the user the responsive performance to get things done fast. It is paired with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 500 GB SSD. It's also primed for FHD, so users can be entertained at home or on the go. User can choose either a 14” IPS HD or IPS FHD display. Both displays are equipped with anti-glare technology to help minimize the risk of eye strain from poor lighting.

As for input and output, whether it’s a USB-C, USB 3.1, or HDMI, the ThinkPad E495 has a range of up-to-date ports to connect with other devices. It also features advanced wireless technology, so users can always be in the loop wherever they are. Users can also opt for a backlit keyboard, ideal for when users need to burn the midnight oil. Poor webcams and sound quality are not ideal for conference calls, especially for business purpose. The ThinkPad E495 has a built-in HD webcam, mics that are Skype for Business certified, and stereo speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio. As a conclusion, the Lenovo ThinkPad E495 is a solid performance office laptop with a narrow bezel. Not only good in performance, but it also has a more affordable price tag with the AMD processor and graphics specification. It is catered towards office and business users who need good performance, durability and portability on the go.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Processor: AMD Picasso (Ryzen 3000 APU) R5 3500U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 8
Display: 14.00 inch
Weight: 1.787kg
Price: 660 euro
performance: 67%, features: 61%, display: 81%, mobility: 72%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 88%, emissions: 93%

 

Lenovo ThinkPad E495-20NE000JGE

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Notebook: Lenovo ThinkPad E495-20NE000JGE
Processor: AMD Picasso (Ryzen 3000 APU) R5 3500U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 8
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.787kg
Price: 660 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.

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Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

AMD Vega 8: Integrated graphics card of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 8 CUs (= 512 shaders) and a clock of up to 1100 MHz.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

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AMD Picasso (Ryzen 3000 APU):

R5 3500U: Mobile Quad-Core APU using Zen+ cores clocked at 2.1 to 3.7 GHz and a Vega iGPU with 8 CUs running at up to 1200 MHz.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

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14.00:

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

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84.2%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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