Lenovo ThinkPad T480s i5-8250U 8GB 1TB NVMe 14" FHD LTE Black

Built for mobile professionals

The Lenovo ThinkPad T480s is a new 14.0-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 ships with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1 TB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. The matte IPS panel delivers a 1920 x 1080 resolution, and integrated Intel UHD 620 graphics handle everyday visual tasks. A fingerprint reader and webcam cover add hardware-level security for travelling workers.

Thunderbolt 3 at 40 Gbps

The single Thunderbolt 3 port provides up to 40 Gbps of bandwidth, four times the data throughput of a standard USB-C connection and twice the video bandwidth. It also supplies power, so one cable can drive a dock, external display and charging simultaneously. Bluetooth 4.1 handles short-range peripherals, while the built-in 4G LTE WWAN module keeps the system online when Wi-Fi is unavailable. The 8 GB of memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded, so buyers who need more RAM must choose a different configuration.

Lightweight chassis with MIL-SPEC testing

Weighing between 2 and 2.9 lbs, the T480s has passed 21 MIL-SPEC tests for shock, vibration, temperature and humidity extremes. The SSD uses a standard M.2 PCIe NVMe form factor, allowing storage upgrades without proprietary parts. The UltraNav touchpad and backlit keyboard are spill-resistant, but liquid damage beyond light splashes is not covered by the ruggedisation tests. Installation of a larger drive requires only a Torx screwdriver and careful ribbon-cable routing.