Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

no webcam included

limited battery life

average color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 15.6" - 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 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
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)
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, GameVisual, Aura Creator, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial), Scenario Profiles
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - HN088W
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