Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7). 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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

solid processor performance

decent battery life

heavy chassis design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

slower SSD speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight - 1.98 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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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