Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA). 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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

responsive touchpad

solid build quality

fast charging support

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 31.12 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight - 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Glossy, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 12 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, FHD+ (2160 x 1080) IPS-level display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features - System password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Repairability Index - 6.8 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year -
Model Number - KN232W
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