Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ). 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 L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

compact design

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 46 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Interfaces 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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