Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX). 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 Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, portable design

excellent thermal management

robust connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight - 2 kg
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores - 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
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 - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
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 Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
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
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
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, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
Model Number - K8001W
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