ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)

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

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7). 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 T480s (20L7)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.845 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Indie black | Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 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 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz No CPU
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 (20L7)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 0 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 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics -
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 Premium
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax -
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
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 T480s (20L7)
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
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 S15 (S513EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) 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
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number BN1021T -
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