ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6). 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 (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 T480 (20L6)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.8 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.58 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Moss green | Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
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 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
RAM 8 GB 0 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 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 -
Camera Yes - HD -
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 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
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 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
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 T480 (20L6)
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
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
Software Included Bullguard Internet Security -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
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, 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 -
Model Number BQ062T -
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