Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid battery life

decent performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
62 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 32.17 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Black Light silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c Kryo 490
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 2.45 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 1866 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Qualcomm Adreno 675
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Qualcomm WCD9341
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - Qualcomm QGM8180X
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours Up to 20 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 20 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (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)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home (on ARM) - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Proximity sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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