Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) vs. ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) and ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R). 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.

ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 3.3k display

compact, lightweight design

fast intel core performance

impressive battery life

innovative numberpad touchpad

limited port selection

high price point

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) and ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) vs. ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm 30.6 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Jade black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.9" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3300 x 2200
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 133% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - 3D camera, Windows Hello, IR/RGB camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.2 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS TÜV Rheinland Certified Eye-Care
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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