Lenovo ThinkPad T530 vs. ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Lenovo ThinkPad T530

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T530 and ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T530 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

effective thermal management

solid performance stability

heavy design

dated aesthetics

limited graphics power

average display brightness

ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

solid state drive included

full HD display

stylish modern design

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T530 and ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T530 vs. ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.34 cm x 24.38 cm x 3.56 cm 30.57 cm x 19.63 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD SATA 512 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Type Keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
PoweredUSB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 1.02 W/kg (body), 1.02 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - EY038T
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