ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) 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.

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 TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) and Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.4 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.5 cm 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.27 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Gun metal Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
RAM 8 GB 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 2 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
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
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) 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 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.55 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
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
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number E4031T -
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