ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) 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 VivoBook 15 (X515FA) 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 VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

full hd display

decent processor

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.58 kg
Case Material Plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 4 MB -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported - 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 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics -
Camera Yes - 720p -
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 VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 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 - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 System password, hard drive password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Repairability Index 5.9 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Model Number EJ105W -
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