Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA). 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 15 (M513IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

good graphic capabilities

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited viewing angles

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Plastic
Colour Black Black (bottom), black (top), bespoke black (LCD cover)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4700U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores - 8-core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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, MIL-STD-810G tested System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Repairability Index - 6.5 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - BQ483T
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