Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business. 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

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

responsive touchscreen display

fast charging support

stylish design

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average battery life

modest performance capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight - 1.13 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 320 cd/m²
Features - Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores - 10-core
Cache - 12 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Battery Capacity (Size) - 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Output - 39 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
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-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features - Fast charging
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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