Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) and ASUS X515EA (BQ068T). 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 X515EA (BQ068T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid processor performance

ample storage options

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) and ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Plastic
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
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, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 6 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
RAM 0 GB 4 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 -
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (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 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
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, MIL-STD-810G tested System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Repairability Index - 6.5 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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