ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)

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

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7). 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 (S531FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

decent battery life

ample storage capacity

includes essential ports

mediocre display quality

heavy build

average processor

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.03 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 Gun metal -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) 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) -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
RAM 8 GB 0 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 -
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
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 (S531FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
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 (S531FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - 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 ErgoLift Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.584 W/kg (body), 0.584 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number EJ037T -
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