Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY). 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.

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 SCAR 18 (G834JY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

advanced thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 18"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, 89% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 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 SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 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 SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Slots - 2 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)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
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, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow, ROG Nebula Display
Compliant Standards RoHS TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - N6005W
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