Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)

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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 (X505BA). 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 (X505BA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good keyboard layout

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 1.68 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Star grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
CPU No CPU AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
RAM 0 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1 TB HDD SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - AMD Radeon R4
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Technology - 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
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 (X505BA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
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
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card) Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS IceCool design, ASUS SuperBatt Technology, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Compliant Standards RoHS UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, GOST-R, CECP, ErP 2013
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Model Number - BR289T
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