Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA). 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 (X1605EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large 16-inch display

efficient multitasking performance

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight - 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 6 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
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 - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
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, ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 RoHS, REACH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
Model Number - MB059W
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