Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE). 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 ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comprehensive connectivity options

comfortable keyboard

affordable price

mediocre display

average battery life

basic graphics

heavy design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 35.8 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 1.73 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black Black (bottom), star black (LCD cover), star black (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 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 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEAE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, hard drive password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Repairability Index - 6.6 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Model Number - BQ2778X
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