ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) 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 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

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 S15 (S513EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm -
Weight 1.8 kg -
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Indie black | Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level -
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) 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 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 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)
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 S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) 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
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year
Model Number BN1021T -
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