Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sharp display resolution

powerful processor performance

sleek aluminum design

comfortable keyboard layout

efficient thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight - 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (2.5K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming, T-CON colour calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores - 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel Arc A370M / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Direct X 12 Ultimate
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 75 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.34 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 13.34 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter 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
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA)
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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