Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR). 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

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
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
Weight 1.27 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
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) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
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 -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
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 F15 (FX507ZR)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
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 F15 (FX507ZR)
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 F15 (FX507ZR)
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 F15 (FX507ZR)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.0b
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
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 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, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - HQ003W
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