Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) and Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX). 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 L580 (20LX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

affordable price

360-degree hinge flexibility

good battery life

lightweight and portable

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution display

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) and Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.845 cm 37.65 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.295 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 2 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, 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
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.6 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
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, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
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
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Lenovo ThinkPad L580 (20LX)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
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