Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight - 1.65 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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 - 220 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 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
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) - 24 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
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 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s 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
Theft/Intrusion Protection - 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, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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