ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) 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 S14 (M433IA) 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 S14 (M433IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust processing power

comfortable keyboard

ample storage capacity

decent battery life

average display quality

heavier design

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
83 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.3 cm x 1.59 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.58 kg
Case Material Aluminum Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Indie black Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core -
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is 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
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) 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 VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) 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
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number EB508T -
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