Lenovo ThinkPad T460p vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T460p and Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T460p based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good battery life

efficient thermal management

heavy design

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no usb-c port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T460p and Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T460p vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.4 cm x 23.9 cm x 2.44 cm 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm
Weight 2.13 kg 1.68 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Graphite black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6440HQ / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM170 -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 530 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.2 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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