Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH). 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 T480s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s 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

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

good port selection

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight - 2 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores - 8-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
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
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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