Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) vs. ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT)
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) and ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

good graphic capabilities

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited viewing angles

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) and ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) vs. ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm 31.1 cm x 21.3 cm x 1.29 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Deep dive blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
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
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.2 hours Up to 13.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
Operating System (OS) FreeDOS Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LT) ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power 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, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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