Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP). 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

Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

efficient thermal management

good battery life

high price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
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75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 35.6 cm x 24.85 cm x 2.24 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 16" - AMOLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (UHD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, thin bezel design, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
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, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 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) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours -
Battery Run Time - : up to 7 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, white LED backlight, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (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)
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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