Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU). 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 16X (K3605ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

sharp 16-inch display

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

basic audio quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight - 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
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. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores - 10-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 32 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 16X (K3605ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
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 16X (K3605ZU)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
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 16X (K3605ZU)
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 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
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, fingerprint reader
Features - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
Model Number - N1058W
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