Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV). 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 S17 (GX701LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb graphics performance

innovative cooling system

responsive 300Hz display

premium build quality

compact and portable

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight - 2.6 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
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
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
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 S17 (GX701LV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
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
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
SAR Value - 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
Model Number - HG016T
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