ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV). 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.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

affordable price point

efficient cooling system

full hd display

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

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 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black IMR Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 2700U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
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 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon Vega 10
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) 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 - Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUL
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh -
Battery Life - Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
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)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MV)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label USB-C power adapter
Security - 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CB, JATE, CCC, FCC RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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