Lenovo ThinkPad T480 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480 and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T). 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 T480 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

outdated aesthetic design

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

full hd display

durable keyboard design

decent cooling system

affordable gaming option

heavyweight build

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480 and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
86 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 39.98 cm x 27.94 cm x 2.76 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Black IMR, red matter
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium DTS Headphone:X
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 24 Wh 64 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad ASUS Overstroke technologie, HyperStrike technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 -
Compliant Standards ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001, ISO 90001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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