ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

powerful i7 processor

vivid 4k display

efficient battery life

innovative screenpad technology

limited port selection

higher price point

no optical drive

standard SSD capacity

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 ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Royal blue Black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 2700U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 AMD Radeon Vega 10
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR/RGB camera 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
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
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 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUL
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 73 Wh -
Battery Life - Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN (on supplied cable)
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 (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - 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 ASUS Battery Health charging technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number A8011T -
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