Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 16 (M1605YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

large 16-inch display

comfortable keyboard layout

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight - 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Indie black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
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 Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
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
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
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 - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus, AMD Ryzen AI
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), ISO 21702
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - MB131W
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