ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

vivid full-hd display

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

competitive price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.68 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Indie black | Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (1 x 4 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 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.2 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
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, fingerprint reader
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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Model Number BN1021T -
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