Lenovo ThinkPad T480 vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480 and ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 30.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.11 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum
Colour Black Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 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 T480 ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 24 Wh 67 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
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
Headphone output (on supplied cable)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Sleeve, USB Gigabit Ethernet adapter, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack 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 MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001, ISO 90001 MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 0.315 W/kg (body), 0.315 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - EG035R
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