ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

comfortable keyboard design

affordable price point

decent processor performance

good port selection

average battery life

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

modest graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU)
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 E485 (20KU)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU)
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 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - CX11852
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.37 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU)
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 E485 (20KU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU)
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 E485 (20KU)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington 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, RapidCharge
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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