Lenovo ThinkPad T470 vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T470 and ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T470 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

good security features

solid performance

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS) 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

average display quality

modest performance

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T470 and ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
81 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
76 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.63 kg 990 g
Colour Black Petal pink
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470 ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor DIMM 288-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470 ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 38 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
Battery Life With Included Additional Battery Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470 ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470 ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
Type Keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 3
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD016TS)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
SAR Value - 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years -
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