Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS X515MA (EJ869W). 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 X515MA (EJ869W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
55 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Plastic
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 128 GB SSD 2.5" PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100 -240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
1 x Serial ATA (0 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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, wired mouse, backpack
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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 System password, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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