Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

excellent thermal management

good audio system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 39.8 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.7 cm
Weight - 2.7 kg
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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. - 360 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores - 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
Output - 240 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Anti-ghosting, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH)
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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