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

Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum design

RGB backlit keyboard

AI-enhanced gaming

high price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) and Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 2.19 cm 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
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 -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 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 4 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (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 E485 (20KU) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
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
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec CX11852 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
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 -
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 94.24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.37 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
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
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (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 E485 (20KU) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington 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 CNC Technology (Computer Numerical Control), GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported
Compliant Standards RoHS DisplayPort 1.4
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - X9 7UK0310P
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