Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)

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

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stylish lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

comfortable backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

moderate graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Firmament green
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 20 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 256 GB SSD SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
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 S15 (S530UA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
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, 2.47 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
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
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 -
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - EJ490T
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