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Black 14-inch ThinkPad T480s laptop with matte display, closed lid

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s 14 16GB 512GB i5-8250U Windows 7 Pro

SKU CH-293J-4MJK6

A 14-inch business laptop with a matte IPS display, fingerprint reader, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB NVMe SSD, running Windows 7 Professional on an Intel Core i5-8250U processor

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Processor model8250U (1.6 GHz)
  • Intel Core i5-8250U up to 3.4 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps open smoothly
  • 512 GB NVMe SSD boots Windows 7 Pro fast
  • 0" IPS FHD matte display gives clear viewing angles
  • Fingerprint reader and webcam cover protect your data

Business laptop with 8th-gen Intel Core i5

The Lenovo ThinkPad T480s is a 14-inch business laptop powered by an Intel Core i5-8250U processor running at 1.60 GHz with a maximum turbo of 3.40 GHz. It comes with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. The 14.0-inch IPS display delivers a 1920 x 1080 resolution with a matte finish. The unit ships new with Windows 7 Professional 64-bit and weighs between 2 and 2.9 lbs.

Suits users needing Windows 7 on a tested

This model fits organisations that must maintain Windows 7 Professional for legacy applications while gaining a lightweight chassis that has passed 21 MIL-SPEC tests. The integrated Intel UHD 620 graphics handle standard office workloads and external displays via Thunderbolt. Buyers who need a touchscreen or a newer supported operating system should look elsewhere.

Operating system is Windows 7 Professional 64-bit

The decisive specification is the pre-installed Windows 7 Professional 64-bit environment, which dictates driver availability and application compatibility. This 64-bit edition supports the full 16 GB of installed DDR4 memory. Confirm that your software stack runs on Windows 7 before purchasing.

How it compares

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

Price $971.99
Pricier than about 72% 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
Product lineT480s
Model nameThinkpad
Product colorBlack
Product typeMainstream
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5
Processor model8250U (1.6 GHz)
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth support4.1
Ports & slots
USB ports4
Size & build
Product weight2–2.9 lb (0.91–1.32 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 7 Professional
More details
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the Core i5-8250U get when the T480s runs all day?

The 1.60 GHz quad-core processor boosts to 3.40 GHz under load, and the laptop passed 21 MIL-SPEC tests for thermal reliability in harsh conditions.

Which peripherals or cables must I already own to use the Thunderbolt 3 port on this T480s?

You need a Thunderbolt 3 cable or device with a USB-C connector to reach 40 Gbps data and dual-video bandwidth from the single port.

Will my older USB-A accessories work with the four USB ports on this T480s?

Yes, the four USB ports accept standard USB-A plugs, so existing mice, keyboards and drives connect without adapters.

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