Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ). 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 M16 (GU604VZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

slim, attractive design

good thermal management

robust build quality

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.5 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight - 2.3 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
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), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
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 M16 (GU604VZ)
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 Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
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 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (Trial), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
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 - Built-in 3 cooling fans, integrated dust filters, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - N4004W
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