ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

powerful amd processor

long battery life

comfortable keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average display brightness

higher price point

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 ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.43 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.22 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Aluminum Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Pine grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 24 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.76 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
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 ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included McAfee, MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter USB-C power adapter
Security 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number AM080R -
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