Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390. 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 2.19 cm 31.2 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11852 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9.37 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (20KU) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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