Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR). 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 TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

affordable price point

fast refresh rate display

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm
Weight - 2.3 kg
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache - 8 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features - AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)
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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR)
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 - System password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
Model Number - HN019W
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