Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) and ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS). 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.

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Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.18 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.46 kg 990 g
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Plastic
Colour Black Pearl white IMR (LCD cover), pearl white (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - TN 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.1 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M6) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.948 W/kg (body), 0.948 W/kg (limb) 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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