Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH). 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 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

AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy for portability

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.7 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
Interfaces 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)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) AORUS 15P YD (74UK244SH)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported, Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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