Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) vs. Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)

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

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) and Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY). 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 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

durable build

efficient for basic tasks

solid battery life

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

low processing power

minimal connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) and Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
65 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) vs. Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm 30.05 cm x 21.25 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 1.23 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N3450 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
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
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.2 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 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
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (20LS) Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS CPSIA
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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