Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) vs. ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) and ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA). 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 A485 (20MU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good security features

decent battery life

mediocre display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

solid state drive included

full HD display

stylish modern design

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) and ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) vs. ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 30.57 cm x 19.63 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUL -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 24 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.76 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 1.02 W/kg (body), 1.02 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number - EY038T
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