AFAIK the 3 characters after MAX485 denote the package type. ESA is 8 pin SO package.
When your testing you only have them connected to the logic analyser?
The Amazon link you posted has a schematic image so maybe check module matches schematic with a continuity meter
Maybe the whole packet of MAX485 modules are faulty or poorly designed/built or it could just be your logic device pulls the lines high when they are floating and mine pulls them low.