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Black 14-inch ThinkPad ultrabook with touchscreen display, closed lid showing matte finish and red TrackPoint nub

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 T490 14.0" FHD Touchscreen i5-8250U 32GB DDR4 128GB SSD

SKU CH-YXCG-ZCW5A

A 14.0" FHD touchscreen ultrabook with an Intel Core i5-8250U quad-core processor, 32GB DDR4 memory, 128GB SSD storage and Windows 10 Pro installed

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics 620
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage128 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 32GB/128GB W10P Touch

  • Quad-core 1.6 GHz processor drives responsive multitasking
  • 32 GB DDR4 memory handles heavy workloads smoothly
  • 0" FHD IPS touchscreen delivers crisp interactive visuals
  • 128 GB SSD provides fast boot and app load times
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for modern security and features

14-inch FHD Touchscreen Ultrabook

The Lenovo ThinkPad T480 or T490 delivers a 14.0-inch IPS panel at 1920 x 1080 resolution with ten-point touch input. An 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U quad-core processor runs at 1.6 GHz with 6 MB L2 cache. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 handles everyday visual tasks. The system ships with 32 GB DDR4 memory and a 128 GB SSD running Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro.

Sustained workload behaviour

The quad-core i5-8250U maintains its base frequency across extended office and multitasking sessions thanks to the ThinkPad thermal design. Integrated UHD 620 graphics share system memory, so the 32 GB DDR4 pool keeps frame-times steady during long video calls or light content creation. The 128 GB SSD provides consistent read latency without the slowdown seen on smaller cached drives.

Chassis, ports and daily use

Grade A units weigh approximately 3.2 lbs for the T490 or 3.6 lbs for the T480 and measure 12.7 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches or 13.25 x 9.15 x 0.78 inches respectively. Connectivity includes three USB 3.1 ports, one USB-C port, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.1 and a front-facing webcam. An OEM 45 W or 65 W AC adapter is included. Buyers needing a second SSD slot or discrete graphics should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $445.99
Cheaper than about 64% 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 32 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 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 size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Memory configuration16 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SSD storage128 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration128 GB SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputTouch 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

How warm and noisy does the T480 or T490 get when the i5-8250U runs at 1.6 GHz all day?

The quad-core i5-8250U is cooled by a single fan; under sustained load the chassis stays warm but not hot and fan noise remains low.

What cables or docks must I already own to use the 3 x USB 3.1 ports, 1 x USB-C port, HDMI and RJ-45 on the T480 or T490?

Standard USB-A cables, a USB-C cable or adapter, an HDMI cable and an Ethernet patch cord are all that is needed; no proprietary dock is required.

Will my existing DDR4 SO-DIMM sticks work alongside the 32 GB soldered in this T480 or T490?

The 32 GB DDR4 is soldered and there is no free SO-DIMM slot, so additional memory cannot be added.

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