LG gram 17Z990 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of LG gram 17Z990 and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV). 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.

LG gram 17Z990 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 17Z990 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery

large high-resolution display

robust build quality

solid overall performance

higher price point

limited gaming capabilities

no discrete GPU

average speaker quality

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram 17Z990 and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram 17Z990 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram 17Z990 Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.075 cm x 26.593 cm x 1.68 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Magnesium-nanocarbon alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Dark silver Black
DISPLAY LG gram 17Z990 Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Screen Size (Type) 17" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 96% sRGB -
Features Reader Mode, Daylight Mode Anti-glare
PROCESSOR LG gram 17Z990 Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 2700U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY LG gram 17Z990 Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 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 LG gram 17Z990 Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram 17Z990 Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Vega 10
Camera Yes - HD (front) Yes - 720p
Camera Features Built-in microphone ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram 17Z990 Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUL
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY LG gram 17Z990 Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 9360 mAh -
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER LG gram 17Z990 Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT LG gram 17Z990 Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Gesture function, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram 17Z990 Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (with power off charging)
HDMI
Headphone output
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 Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE LG gram 17Z990 Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG Power Manager, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode, DTS Headphone X -
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram 17Z990 Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HDD lock Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
Model Number V -
Other projects: