Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) and Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15). 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 A485 (20MV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

reliable security features

solid processor performance

good value proposition

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

efficient cooling system

good battery life

high price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) and Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 2 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 2700U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 10 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
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 -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUL -
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 94.24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
LAN
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
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 Kensington 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, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - W9 7UK0250P
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