Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ). 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 X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust build quality

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 29.29 cm x 20.78 cm x 1.72 cm
Weight 1.58 kg 969 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Black Black weave
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 2160 x 1350 (2K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1180G7 / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, four microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 22.87 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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