Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ). 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 Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact, lightweight design

high refresh rate display

good battery life

innovative cooling system

limited port selection

no webcam included

expensive price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 31.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 1.72 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 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 Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, 91% screen-to-body ratio, VESA DisplayHDR 600, Nebula HDR Engine
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Macro function, chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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 Vapor chamber cooling system, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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