Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9). 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 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 16IHU6 (82L9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight - 1.9 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, 175° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
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 16IHU6 (82L9)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 75 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 95 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
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 16IHU6 (82L9)
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
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 2.0 (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 16IHU6 (82L9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
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, power-on password, Rapid Charge Express
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Eyesafe Display Certification, TUV Hardware Low Blue Light Certification
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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