Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA). 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 VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast charging support

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight - 1.8 kg
Colour - Indie black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone output
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA)
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
Features - System password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
Model Number - L11199T
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