Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW). 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 M15 (GU502LW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

sleek, portable design

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight - 1.9 kg
Case Material - Magnesium alloy
Colour - Prism black | Brushed black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Total Capacity - 1.024 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 76 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8.41 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 8.41 hours
Web browsing: up to 7.47 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
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 Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
SAR Value - 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
Model Number - HC032T
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