Product Comparison: Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5000UUS) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T480S (20L70023US)
General Specifications
Brand
Lenovo
Lenovo
Model
ThinkPad T480 (20L5000UUS)
ThinkPad T480S (20L70023US)
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Raise the bar with the ThinkPad T480. Boasting the power-packed processors and an all-day battery, this 14" laptop is robust yet light enough to accompany you anywhere. Practical touches include a backlit keyboard and an array of ports.
Light, thin, and built to perform anywhere, the ThinkPad T480s delivers what you need, when you need it. Powerful processing and superb graphics take functional efficiency to different heights.
Key Specs
Screen Size
14 in.
14 in.
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Pro
Processor Speed
1.8 GHz
1.8 GHz
System Memory (RAM)
8 GB
8 GB
Storage Capacity
256 GB
256 GB
Battery Life
14 hours
11 hours
Size & Weight
Height
0.78 in.
0.72 in.
Width
13.25 in.
13.03 in.
Depth
9.15 in.
8.92 in.
Weight
3.63 lbs.
2.91 lbs.
Processor
Processor Model
Intel Core i7-8550U
Intel Core i7-8550U
Number of Cores
4
4
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Intel UHD Graphics 620
What customers say about "Processor"
Lenovo ThinkPad T480S (20L70023US) 14" Notebook
- Good processor. Highly recommend.
- Good size screen and fast processor.
- Good laptop with fast processor.
- The processor has good speed.
- This is a solid laptop, and it performs well.
Memory
Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR4-SDRAM
DDR4-SDRAM
Type of Storage
SSD
SSD
Card Reader
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Memory"
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5000UUS) 14" Notebook
- Has good and reliable drive.
- This laptop has pretty decent amount of memory.
- Easy to upgrade RAM and storage.
- Very fast startup and shutdown operations with SSD drive.
- Good laptop for work, quick response with fast RAM.
Lenovo ThinkPad T480S (20L70023US) 14" Notebook
- Good memory size, SSD drive.
- I find 8GB of RAM is enough for my use.
- A lots of memory. Fast processor.
- Size of memory is really great for any task.
- Great size of storage for me.
Features
Display Type
FHD IPS
FHD IPS
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Extras
Cable lock slot, Fingerprint reader, Trusted Platform Module, Spill-resistant keyboard, Keyboard backlit, Dolby Audio Premium
Fingerprint reader, Trusted Platform Module, Spill-resistant keyboard, Keyboard backlit, HD camera
What customers say about "Features"
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5000UUS) 14" Notebook
- The screen has a really good picture quality.
- All buttons are crisp and responsive.
- Laptop is pretty quick at web browsing.
- Everything is easy to hook up with this laptop.
- Amazing IPS display with very wide viewing angles.
Lenovo ThinkPad T480S (20L70023US) 14" Notebook
- The audio speakers are good enough.
- Great laptop, good price for the features.
- Price, performance, keyboard and design are good.
- The sound is very crisp and clear.
- The screen is plenty bright and crisp with beautiful colors.
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Network
Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Ethernet
Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Ethernet
Number of USB Ports
4
4
USB Type C
Yes
Yes
Other Ports
HDMI, Headphone/Microphone 3.5mm jack, RJ-45
HDMI, Headphone/Microphone 3.5mm jack, RJ-45
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5000UUS) 14" Notebook
- It have pretty great number of USB ports.
- Has an HDMI port, which makes this laptop amazing for me.
- I'm able to connect additional monitor via HDMI.
- Has all the necessary ports.
- I liked very much that it has 2 ports USB-C.
Lenovo ThinkPad T480S (20L70023US) 14" Notebook
- Easy connect to my Wi-Fi.
- Wi-Fi card is amazingly fast.
- An excellent number of USB ports.
- It has a good port selection. Great laptop.
- Bluetooth connection was simple.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Manual
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