Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC). 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 VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful ryzen processor

lightweight and portable

high-speed ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

no ethernet port

limited upgradeability

pricey for specs

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Quiet blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 15.6" OLED
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.4 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 VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
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 - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
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 VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
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
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
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, fingerprint reader
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards RoHS TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - L1081T
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