Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX). 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 ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

customizable RGB lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight - 3.1 kg
Colour - Off black stealth
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12950HX / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores - 16-core
Cache - 30 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM670 Express
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 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 SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Raid 0 configuration, Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, Aura Sync Bezel Glow
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
Model Number - LL017W
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Other Comparisons with ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: