Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS X515MA (EJ869W). 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 X515MA (EJ869W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
55 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight - 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 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 X515MA (EJ869W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD 2.5" PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Input - AC 100 -240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
1 x Serial ATA (0 free)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, wired mouse, backpack
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
Other projects: