Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R). 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 A285 (20MX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

compact and portable

strong security features

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

dim display brightness

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

efficient thermal management

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 2.57 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
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. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare WideView, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter 1080P webcam, power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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