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

HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight and portable

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

fast charging technology

premium price tag

limited graphics capabilities

no HDMI port

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 1.73 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, 8-bit Colour Depth, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
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
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, 88° view, HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers; Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi, 160 MHz Wi-Fi bandwidth
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours Up to 19.5 hours
Battery Weight - 357 g
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
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 USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, HP Services Scan
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 100W+10W Slim USB-C+USB-A AC Power Adapter
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, hall sensor, motion sensor, HP Tamper Lock, thermal sensor, adaptive colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards RoHS CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, low halogen, UL 62368-1, TEC, KES, Low Blue Light certified (LBL), Ukraine NSoC, EAEU Compliance, Saudi Arabian Compliance
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Product Recycled Content - Ocean-bound plastics
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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