ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU). 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.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

robust physical build

decent processor performance

full hd display

adequate cooling system

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

average sound quality

Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good security features

decent battery life

mediocre display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - 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. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 560X AMD Radeon Vega 8
Video Memory 4 GB -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUL
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 24 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.76 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
SAR Value 0.07 W/kg (limb), 0.07 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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