Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

good battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price segment

average sound quality

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 31.22 cm x 22.1 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.43 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Storm grey | Cloud grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2240 x 1400 (2.2K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
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 Atmos
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 24 Wh 56.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.4 hours Up to 11.61 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.61 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
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 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
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 ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (20L5) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Eyesafe Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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