Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4). 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 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 Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

crisp full hd display

robust dedicated graphics

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight - 2.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Dark moss
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter 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, Quick Charge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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