Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)

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Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)

Our Rating: 65 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 V15-ADA (82C7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor speed

sufficient connectivity options

quiet operation

average display quality

limited graphics performance

modest battery life

plastic build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Iron grey texture
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz AMD 3000 Series 3020E / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
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 - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
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 Qualcomm 344A-AC - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
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 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition FreeDOS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
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 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 -
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