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Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 14.0" FHD i5-8250U 16GB DDR4 1TB SSD

SKU CH-B6JM-T9519

14-inch FHD IPS laptop with quad-core i5-8250U, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics 620
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Quad-core i5-8250U at 1.6 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps open smoothly
  • 1 TB SSD stores large projects and boots fast
  • 0" FHD IPS panel at 1920 x 1080 gives sharp, wide-angle viewing
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with OEM 45 W or 65 W adapter included

14 inch FHD non-touch ultrabook

The Lenovo ThinkPad T480 is a 14.0 inch FHD non-touch ultrabook running Windows 10 Pro on an Intel Core i5-8250U quad-core processor at 1.6 GHz with 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 1 TB SSD. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 drives the 1920 x 1080 IPS panel.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Buyers who want a lightweight 14 inch business notebook with quad-core performance, a full HD IPS display and 1 TB of solid-state storage will find this configuration fits the brief. Users who need a touchscreen, a discrete graphics card, more than 16 GB of memory or a larger screen should look elsewhere.

Quad-core i5-8250U with 6 MB L2 cache

The processor is an 8th generation Intel Core i5-8250U with four cores and 6 MB L2 cache, paired with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1 TB SSD, delivering the multi-threaded throughput and storage capacity that define this unit.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $386.99
Cheaper than about 71% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Lower than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineThinkPad
Model nameLenovo
Part numberT480
Product colorBlack
Design styleUltrabook
Product typeMainstream
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i5-8250U
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Processor L2 cache6 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Memory configuration8 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics 620
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 and earlier generation
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth supportYes
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (1 Gbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports1x USB 3.1 Gen1 (one Always On) ,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, and 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer)
Thunderbolt ports1 x Thunderbolt
Video outputs1 x HDMI 1.4 - DisplayPort over USB Type-C(optional Thunderbolt 3(1)
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Headphone Jack
Power
Power adapter65-watt AC Adapter
Size & build
Product weight3–3.9 lb (1.36–1.77 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardStandard

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Questions about this item

Will the 1.6 GHz i5-8250U and Intel UHD 620 graphics handle the same workloads as my older ThinkPad with a dual-core i5?

The quad-core i5-8250U with 6 MB L2 cache and integrated UHD 620 graphics runs Windows 10 Pro smoothly for office apps, video playback and light multitasking, outperforming dual-core predecessors in sustained loads.

How can I verify the 14.0" 1920 x 1080 IPS panel and 16 GB DDR4 are recognised after first boot?

Open Settings > System > Display to confirm 1920 x 1080 resolution and Task Manager > Performance > Memory to show 16 GB DDR4 running at the rated speed.

Does the shipment include the 45 W or 65 W OEM AC adapter, and are the optional fingerprint reader or SD card slot guaranteed?

An OEM 45 W or 65 W AC adapter is included; fingerprint reader and SD/MicroSD card slot are optional features and may not be present on every unit.

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