Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI). 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 Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

compact, lightweight design

advanced cooling system

good battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
91 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm
Weight - 2 kg
Colour - Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 94% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores - 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
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 Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
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
HDMI 2.1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI)
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
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, ROG Nebula Display
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
Model Number - N4015W
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