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 ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

sharp display resolution

good battery life

affordable price

average graphics performance

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

modest speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
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84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum
Colour Black Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours Up to 12.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
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 ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
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-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 ACN (20YA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, 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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