Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

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Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6). 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 S145-14IIL (81W6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited battery life

modest graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight - 1.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Platinum grey | Granite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
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 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Wall mount 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
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Carbon Footprint - 293 kg carbon emissions
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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