Lenovo ThinkPad T480 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

outdated aesthetic design

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective cooling system

good audio quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam

pricey compared to alternatives

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
86 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.93 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Brushed black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-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
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 24 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
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
Compliant Standards ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001, ISO 90001 -
SAR Value - 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - AZ067T
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