Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1). 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 X390 (20Q1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and durable

excellent keyboard comfort

robust security features

impressive battery life

solid performance

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

average display brightness

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.9 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.995 cm 31.2 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3" - TN
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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11852 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Qualcomm 435-AC - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.63 hours Up to 17.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB 3.1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Lenovo Companion, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), PC Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E585 (20KV) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q1)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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