Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) 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 T470s (20HG) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Plastic
Colour Black Black (bottom), black (top), bespoke black (LCD cover)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4700U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p 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 T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) -
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) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Repairability Index - 6.5 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - BQ483T
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