Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50

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Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50. 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 P50 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P50 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

expensive base model

limited aesthetic appeal

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 6MUXHQ
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA Quadro M1000M
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 12.2 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included - Lenovo Solution Center, Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), SHAREit, Microsoft Office
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), 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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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