Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) and ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T). 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 E485 (20KU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

comfortable keyboard design

affordable price point

decent processor performance

good port selection

average battery life

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

modest graphics capability

ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) and ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 2.19 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.57 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Metal
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare WideView, slim bezel design, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB Hybrid Drive - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec CX11852 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9.37 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, per-key RGB, keystone button
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, web camera
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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