Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics card

sleek aluminum design

RGB backlit keyboard

fast processing speeds

high price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) and Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
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 Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 94.24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.55 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
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)
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS DisplayPort 1.4
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number - Y9 7UK0410P
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