Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR). 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 TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

durable military-grade construction

fast 144hz refresh rate

efficient cooling system

decent battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

average color accuracy

limited viewing angles

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.49 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 42.6 cm x 30.6 cm x 1.04 cm / 3.84 kg
Weight 1.27 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Mecha grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 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 - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
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 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
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 TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
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 TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 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)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.0b
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507RR)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - HF013X
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