ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR and Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX). 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 GX701GWR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

high price point

limited battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

compact and portable

strong security features

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR and Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.27 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 12.5" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
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 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Frame Rate 60 frames per second -
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 GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
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
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Technology 4-cell 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.55 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
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, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number HG108T -
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