Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.845 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Denim blue | Mineral grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 2 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac -
Wireless Controller Atheros QCA9377A M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 15.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode - English No operating system
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 14IAP 81A5 -
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