Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) vs. ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) and ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA). 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 P2 (P2451FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient energy consumption

lightweight and portable

comprehensive connectivity options

quiet operation

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

basic audio system

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) and ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) vs. ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.845 cm 32.53 cm x 23.29 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 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 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, 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
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, SensePoint
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 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
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
VGA
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) ASUS ExpertBook P2 (P2451FA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, carrying backpack
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.139 W/kg (body), 0.139 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index - 7.4 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Model Number - EB1389R
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