Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 SCAR 17 (G733QSA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

customizable RGB lighting

effective cooling system

premium build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
91 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight - 2.7 kg
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
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 - 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features - Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores - 8-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 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 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Optomechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
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-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QSA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features - ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
Model Number - KH097T
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