ASUS 14 (X409JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)

In depth comparison and review of ASUS 14 (X409JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6). 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.

ASUS 14 (X409JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 14 (X409JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

no high-end graphics

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 14 (X409JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 14 (X409JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 14 (X409JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.29 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.58 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS 14 (X409JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS 14 (X409JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS 14 (X409JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS 14 (X409JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 14 (X409JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics -
Camera Yes - VGA -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 14 (X409JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS 14 (X409JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS 14 (X409JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A -
INPUT ASUS 14 (X409JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 14 (X409JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS 14 (X409JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 14 (X409JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R RoHS
SAR Value 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Model Number EK022T -
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