Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) vs. ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) and ASUS E406SA (BV227TS). 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 E406SA (BV227TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

modest performance

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) and ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) vs. ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Star grey (top), star grey IMR (LCD cover)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N3000 / 1.04 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.08 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 3000
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/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 Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.2 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS E406SA (BV227TS)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS IceCool design
Compliant Standards RoHS UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, A-Tick, ErP 2013
SAR Value - 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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