ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s. 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 (S433EQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

vivid color display

responsive fingerprint sensor

efficient multitasking performance

good value for money

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

mediocre speaker 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 (S433EQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.49 cm x 21.35 cm x 1.59 cm -
Weight 1.4 kg -
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Light grey (top cover), light grey (bottom), indie black (LCD cover) -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) 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 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen)
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
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 (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) 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 -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year
Model Number EB052T -
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