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The Lenovo ThinkPad A285 was released on September 18, 2018 and was withdrawn and is no longer for sale through Lenovo on March 28, 2025. The initial selling price ranged from $1,582 to $1,983. Other computers in the ThinkPad family have been recalled for poorly placed screws near the battery that caused overheating and fire hazards.

Common user complaints include a limited storage capacity, dim display, and unsatisfactory battery life. The average battery life listed by Lenovo is 48 hours however it was commonly reported to have a shorter battery life.

The Lenovo ThinkPad A285 includes two USB-C Gen 2 ports, a combination of the ethernet and USB-C port, and an integrated ethernet connector. The X13 is known for its portability and offers a sharper, more vivid display and a more modern design. The Lenovo ThinkPad A285 is in the same line with the rest of the ThinkPad series, known for being powerful yet portable notebook computers.

The Lenovo ThinkPad A285 is a lightweight 12.5-inch laptop. To Identify that your device is a Lenovo ThinkPad A285, directly under the screen there will be a Lenovo logo on the left and the identification “A285” on the right. Below the keyboard, it should say “ThinkPad” in the right corner. The Lenovo ThinkPad A285 also has a red track point in the middle of the keyboard. Above the screen there is a privacy shutter for the camera.

Height: 0.70“ when closed
Width: 12.11”
Length: 8.26”
Weight: 2-3 lbs
Storage Capacity:
M.2 SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s
M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 4, 32Gb/s
Display: 12.5" (317.5mm) HD (1366x768), anti-glare, LED backlight, 220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400: 1 contrast ratio
Camera: HD720p camera with ThinkShutter camera privacy, fixed focus
Available Ports:
One USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On), one USB 3.1 Gen 2, two USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 (with the function of Power Delivery and DisplayPort), HDMI 2.0, Ethernet extension connector, combo slot of nano-SIM card (WWAN models) and microSD card reader, headphone / microphone combo jack, optional smart card reader, side docking connector, security keyhole
Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 6, Vega 8, or Vega 10 Graphics in processor only; supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C; supports four independent displays;
Bluetooth Capabilities: Intel Wireless-AC 9260, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 5.0, M.2 card
Audio: HD Audio, Realtek ALC3287 codec / stereo speakers, 2W x 2, Dolby Audio Premium / optional dual array microphone, headphone / microphone combo jack
Keyboard: 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, optional LED backlight TrackPoint pointing device and buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad
Security: Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Battery: Integrated Li-ion 48Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W AC adapter