Lenovo ThinkPad T480-20L50010US

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80% Lenovo ThinkPad T480
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Lenovo's ThinkPad T480 is the very definition of a workhorse business laptop, with a killer keyboard and a nifty hot-swappable battery. (Just spend the extra bucks for the bigger power pack.)
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

93% Lenovo ThinkPad T480 review: A powerful, efficient workhorse notebook with USB-C Thunderbolt 3
Source: Techaeris Archive.org version
If you’re looking for an efficient, powerful, business-focused laptop to take on the go, the Lenovo ThinkPad T480 is an excellent choice given its performance, specifications, customization options, and price point.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 95% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 90% workmanship: 95%

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The Lenovo ThinkPad T480 is a business laptop that is robust yet light enough to accompany users everywhere. Lenovo’s ThinkPad laptop offers a lot of customization when it comes to hardware components. This means that a user can customize the business notebook to fit their personal needs. The secondary battery, which can be added to the main internal battery, is a special feature here. As a genuine business notebook, the T480 has several security features to offer: Besides the almost-obligatory TPM-2.0 module and Kensington lock, the T480 also has many other features, such as NFC, an optional SmartCard reader, and the always-included fingerprint reader. The fingerprint scanner works flawlessly with Windows Hello. The manufacturer relies on a black case with a seemingly rubberized surface. This is why the device is very easy to hold, though it does make the laptop very susceptible to smudges. The chassis is made of tough plastic and is therefore very rigid. The hinges have no problem holding the display lid in a set position and have an opening angle of 180 degrees. When it comes to the dimensions, the ThinkPad T480 is almost identical to its predecessor, the T470. However, the additional battery has quite an impact on the overall weight of the device - the relatively high overall weight of 1.8 kg (3.96 lb) can be attributed to the 48-Wh ancillary battery.

The T480 comes with an Intel Core i5-8350U CPU, an Nvidia MX150 GPU, 8 GB of RAM and a 256GB PCIe SSD. This is why the business notebook can be used not only for simple office work but also for image and video editing and, to a very limited extent, for gaming. Besides that, the 720p lens on the ThinkPad T480 captures images with solid colors and brightness for a built-in webcam. In terms of the ports, only slight changes were made when compared to the Lenovo T470: On the left-hand side, a previously-available USB Type-A port has been replaced by a Docking port, which used to be located on the underside. Many extras from Lenovo can be connected through this port. This is why the number of normal USB-3.0 Type-A ports has been reduced to only two. That being said, the Docking port is connected via Thunderbolt 3. The power jack has also been removed. The ThinkPad T480 is now charged via a USB Type-C port. The ThinkPad T480 is the battery-life king: With its six-cell, 72-watt-hour battery attached, the T480 lasted 17 hours, which involves continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi. Because the ThinkPad T480 uses Lenovo's hot-swappable Power Bridge battery system, users can even carry extra batteries with them and swap them in without shutting the laptop down.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

i7-8650U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.9 and 4.2 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,150 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.

87.3%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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