Huawei Matebook D14 2021 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook D14 2021 and Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX). 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.

Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook D14 2021 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

decent build quality

full hd display

cooling technology effective

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited port selection

dim screen brightness

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

compact and portable

strong security features

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook D14 2021 and Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook D14 2021 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.25 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.59 cm 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.27 kg
Case Material Metal Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Space grey Black
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12.5" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - 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 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, blue light reduction, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 4.8 mm bezel Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Pop up camera ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Technology - 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.55 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Factory Reset, Monitor Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included USB-C cable -
Security Fingerprint reader 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 Flicker-free technology, 2x2 MiMo function, HUAWEI SuperCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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