Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS L410MA (EK490TS). 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

ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact and lightweight

efficient multitasking

includes office 365

decent battery life

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight - 1.3 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour - Black (bottom), black (top), star black (LCD cover)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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 - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 605
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, FCC, A-Tick
SAR Value - 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
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