Lenovo Thinkpad E585: Review, Specs and Price (2023)

The Lenovo Thinkpad E585 is a budget-friendly business laptop that gives you a lot of worth for the budget. The build quality, keyboard and touchpad are top-quality as is the speed, which is adequate to handle everyday tasks.

 

Price

The ThinkPad E585 starts at $679 which is just a bit more than the basic version from the ThinkPad T480s we reviewed last year. The E585 is equipped with the 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processor as well as 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD powering the Windows 10 Pro operating system. It also features two USB-A ports, as well as one USB Type-C port. It also comes also HDMI as well as VGA outputs that can be connected to external projectors or displays.

If you're looking to boost the performance of your laptop but without having to spend more on upgrades to memory or storage capacity (two areas that the majority of laptops sold to consumers are not equipped with). In this scenario, it might be worthwhile to consider upgrading from the basic model to one with higher specifications than the one we have examined this morning.

Design

The E585 is an 15.6-inch laptop that has matte-finish across the display. The screen features an aspect ratio of 3840 2160 (4K) pixels as well as the aspect ratio is 16:9. It is equipped with the Intel UHD Graphics 620 integrated graphics card as well as the Intel Core i7 processor. The laptop comes with 8GB of RAM that is upgradeable 32GB, based on the requirements of yours.

For connectivity options The Thinkpad E585 comes with the following connectivity options: two USB 3 ports and an HDMI port as well as an RJ45 Ethernet connector, as well as the headphone and microphone ports. Two speakers are also located on the front of the keyboard, so you can listen to music without headphones or any external speakers plugging into the computer's jack to output sound (which is great if you aren't able to set up a desk).

The webcam comes with the resolution of 720p, which means you'll be capable of recording videos with high-definition quality if you need to but I'd recommend using a different camera if you can, as the camera quality isn't as high as other cameras (especially phones).

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Finally, there's an embedded fingerprint reader under the touchpad - make sure to press it down before entering your password, so that your computer will identify the person who was working on their keyboard prior to logging onto the account(s).

Display

The Lenovo Thinkpad E585 has the 15.6-inch display with an FHD (1920 1080 pixels) screen with an aspect ratio of 16:9 , and an max brightness of 400nits. The display is able to offer large viewing angles as well as protection from Corning Gorilla Glass on top that protects the display from scratches.

The laptop is equipped with an Intel UHD Graphics 620 chip integrated to handle graphics requirements like games, multimedia playback and more. However, the lack of dedicated memory means that you aren't capable of playing games on it if you're seeking top frame rate or high-quality graphics.

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In terms of performance this machine has multi-touch with 10 points that lets users navigate windows with ease while working in any other application whether it's casual applications such as Facebook and Microsoft Word or professional ones such as Adobe Photoshop Professional Edition, where precision is needed when editing documents or images.

Keyboard and touchpad

The keyboard is very comfortable and has a wonderful feel. It's not a problem to type and it's perfect for lengthy typing sessions.

Performance

The ThinkPad E585 laptop is an excellent reliable machine. It's powered by the eighth-generation Intel Core i5-8250U CPU (1.6GHz) and is equipped with 8GB DDR4 RAM 128GB SSD and Intel UHD Graphics 620 for graphics support.

The laptop is also compatible with WLAN 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity options, as well as an additional SIM slot for cards that lets you join mobile networks, instead of relying upon Wi-Fi network (via Xiaomi technology from Lenovo).

Battery life

Lenovo Thinkpad E585 laptop has seven-hour battery life. This is perfect for those who go on long trips but won't be near a power source for the majority of their time away from their home or office.

Certain laptops claim to have more battery life than this however, we've seen them to be false at best, and plain falsehoods at worst. The quoted figures assume that you're using the device with the power source; however, if you operate it without power, the real time between charges will be reduced by up to two hours (or greater).

Specs

Processor Intel Core I5-8250U processor (1.6 GHz ) with Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz)

Memory: 8GB DDR4 2400MHz RAM

Storage: 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD (5400rpm)

Connectivity/Ports Two ports: USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A 1x Thunderbolt 3 port 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (one can support Power Delivery) VGA HDMI, Ethernet RJ45 jack, microSD reader

WiFi: 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 4.1

Lenovo Thinkpad E585 Lenovo Thinkpad E585 makes an a fantastic option for small-medium-sized businesses.

The Lenovo Thinkpad E585 is a great option for small to medium-sized businesses. It features a stylish design, a great display, and keyboard that is well-performing. It also comes with a great battery life, and comes with enough ports to keep your devices connected while on the move.

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It's a good option should you be looking for an laptop that does everything without spending a dime!

Conclusion

It's a budget-friendly laptop that is ideal for businesses who want an affordable notebook that won't cost a fortune. It's fast and has longer battery life, which makes it perfect for use in the workplace. There are a variety of connectivity options and ports that include Ethernet and USB-C.

While the Thinkpad E585 is thin at only 0.8 inches thick however, its 2 pound weight makes it less mobile as other ultraportables in our top 10 list, such as those like the HP Spectre x360 15 or Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1s that weigh less than 1 pound (and 0.9 tons if taking into account).