Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) vs. ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA)

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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 S14 (S435EA). 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 S14 (S435EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb-c ports

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) and ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
78 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) vs. ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 32.22 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Deep green
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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 - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, IPS-level, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA)
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 S14 (S435EA)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 67 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 20 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad 2.0
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 S14 (S435EA)
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
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435EA)
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 TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Model Number - HM003T
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