Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
12.5" - IPS

Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)

Touchscreen
Yes (10-point multi-touch)

CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz

GPU
AMD Radeon Vega 8

RAM
8 GB (provided memory is soldered)

Core Qty
Quad-Core

Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung

Battery Capacity
48 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Review

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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

Total Rating

86 % - Design

72 % - Display

75 % - Performance

85 % - Connectivity

75 % - Battery

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX) Full Specifications and Details

design and dimensions display processor memory storage audio & video communications battery ac adapter input connections & expansions software miscellaneous

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

Product Type	Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH)	30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.74 cm
Weight	1.27 kg
Case Material	Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour	Black

DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

Screen Size (Type)	12.5" - IPS
Touchscreen	Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology	LED backlight
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen	Yes
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9
Image Brightness	300 cd/m²
Features	Anti-glare

PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed	3.6 GHz
Number of Cores	Quad-Core
Cache	L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing	Yes
Features	Integrated memory controller

MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

RAM	8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type	DDR4 SDRAM
Speed	2400 MHz
Rated Speed	2400 MHz

STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD)	256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung

AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

Graphics Processor (GPU)	AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera	Yes - 720p
Camera Features	ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound	Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec	Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards	High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium

COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

Wireless	802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller	Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface	Gigabit Ethernet
Features	Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter

BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

Technology	6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size)	48 Wh
Battery Life	Up to 10.55 hours

AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

Input	AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output	65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A

INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

Type	Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight	Yes
Features	Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad

CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

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)
Memory Card Reader	Yes (microSD)

SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

Operating System (OS)	Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition

MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MX)

Dockable	Yes
Included Accessories	USB-C 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