Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good security features

decent battery life

mediocre display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 2700U / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 4 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 10 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy 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 Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUL Realtek RTL8111GUL
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 2 2
Battery Capacity (Size) - 24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours Up to 10.76 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
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
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
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
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington mini 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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