ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV). 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 VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good keyboard layout

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.99 cm 36.9 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Star grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
CPU AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 1 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - CX11852
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm 435-AC - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8.63 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
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
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.1
USB 3.1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Lenovo Companion, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), PC Manager
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS IceCool design, ASUS SuperBatt Technology, ASUS Battery Health charging technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, GOST-R, CECP, ErP 2013 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number BR289T -
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