Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s

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Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s. 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 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.74 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.93 cm -
Weight 1.7 kg -
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Mineral grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
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 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen)
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Interfaces USB 2.0 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1/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 (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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year
Model Number 14IKB 80X2 -
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