Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI). 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

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

rgb keyboard lighting

heavyweight design

short battery life

premium price tag

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 3.04 cm
Weight - 2.5 kg
Colour - Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 7 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores - 24-core
Cache - L3 - 36 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Cortana Far-Field Technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.9mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
Slots - 2 x 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI)
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 - ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Cortana support, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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