ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8). 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 S15 (S530UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stylish lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

comfortable backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

moderate graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.845 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material - Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Firmament green Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number EJ490T -
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