ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 T480s (20L7)
83 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.3 cm x 1.59 cm 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.845 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Indie black -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 T480s (20L7)
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 T480s (20L7)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics -
Camera Yes - 720p 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 T480s (20L7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 -
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
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 T480s (20L7)
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 T480s (20L7)
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
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Dockable - Yes
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number EB508T -
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