Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 (X1603ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

affordable price point

sharp display quality

fast charging support

moderate storage capacity

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
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
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
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 16X (X1603ZA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1220P / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores - 10-core
Cache - 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
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 16X (X1603ZA)
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 16X (X1603ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
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 16X (X1603ZA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
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
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
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, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), Energy Star 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
Model Number - MB157W
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