Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)

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

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US). 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 T15g Gen 1 (20US) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics capabilities

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced security features

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 2.74 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 3
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
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 T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.2 hours Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 230 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 2 x M.2 Card (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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, MIL-STD-810G tested 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 Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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