ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)

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

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS). 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 (S532FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

simple user interface

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics capability

minimal connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.8 cm 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.68 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Moss green | Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) 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 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 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
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 (S532FA) 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 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0 Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features 5.65" FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
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)
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 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Bullguard Internet Security -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - 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 ErgoLift Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.512 W/kg (body), 0.512 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Model Number BQ062T -
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