ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

reliable security features

solid processor performance

good value proposition

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 2700U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Vega 10
Camera Yes - HD 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 ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUL
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh -
Battery Life - Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
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 Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
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 mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number EK019T -
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