Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) and Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS). 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 T580 (20L9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

no high-end graphics

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) and Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.68 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 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
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - TCG Opal Encryption 2 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
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 T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
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-LM -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.8 hours Up to 12.2 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
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 T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
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 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C 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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 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
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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