ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high refresh rate

powerful graphics performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

high price tag

limited battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

portable design

reliable performance

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

dim display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.5" - IPS
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. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.55 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini 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
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number AZ044T -
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