Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7). 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.

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Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.845 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (5 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - Lite-On -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 15.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L7)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number 15IKB 81BG -
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