Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7)
Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7)

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good battery life

solid security features

heavier than competitors

average display quality

no USB-C charging

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.4 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.89 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
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 T470p (20J7) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ / 2.5 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 QM175 -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
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 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G
Technology UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced LTE
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 - M.2 Card FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.85 hours Up to 14.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
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
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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