ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s. 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 (S431FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

efficient intel processor

reasonable price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre sound quality

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.33 cm x 21.37 cm x 1.8 cm -
Weight 1.4 kg -
Colour Transparent silver -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen)
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password, ErgoLift -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887
SAR Value 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year
Model Number AM016T -
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