Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA). 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 VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

competitive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

modest sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black Solar blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
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, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology, ASUS AiSense Camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
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 VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
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 1.4
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA)
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, 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 ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - L1090W
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