ThinkPad T480 Platform Specifications Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)

Processor 7th Generation Intel Core i5 Processor Dimensions WxDxH: 13.25" x 9.15" x 0.79"; 336.6mm x 232.5mm x 19.95mm
Processor # of # of Base Max Turbo Memory Processor Weight Models 24Wh or 24Wh + 24Wh 48Wh, 72Wh, or 24Wh + 48Wh / 72Wh
Cache
Number Cores Threads Frequency Frequency Types Graphics Integrated Magnesium 3.49 lb / 1.58 kg 3.92 lb / 1.78 kg
i5-7200U 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB Intel HD Graphics Integrated PPS 3.63 lb / 1.65 kg 4.08 lb / 1.85 kg
2 4 DDR4-2133
i5-7300U 2.6 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB 620 Discrete Magnesium 3.53 lb / 1.60 kg 3.97 lb / 1.80 kg
or 8th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor Discrete PPS 3.68 lb / 1.67 kg 4.12 lb / 1.87 kg
Processor # of # of Base Max Turbo Memory Processor Case color Black
Cache Case material Display cover: Magnesium Hybrid or PPS;
Number Cores Threads Frequency Frequency Types Graphics
i3-8130U 2 4 2.2 GHz 3.4 GHz 4MB Bottom: Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
i5-8250U 1.6 GHz 3.4 GHz 6MB Smart card readerOptional: Smart card reader
Intel UHD Graphics Media reader 4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
i5-8350U 1.7 GHz 3.6 GHz 6MB DDR4-2400
4 8 620 Ports Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On), one USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1,
i7-8550U 1.8 GHz 4.0 GHz 8MB
one USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45),
i7-8650U 1.9 GHz 4.2 GHz 8MB nano-SIM card slot (WWAN models), headphone / microphone combo jack,
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620 or Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor only or optional smart card reader, 4-in-1 media reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC),
Intel HD Graphics 620 or Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor and side docking connector, security keyhole
NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 2GB GDDR5 memory Monitor cable HDMI to VGA: Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
(discrete graphics is available only on i7 models in EMEA); (optional) USB-C to DP: Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C; Camera (optional) One of the following, configurable by model:
supports three independent displays; • HD720p camera with ThinkShutter camera privacy, fixed focus
Max resolution: 4096x2304@60Hz (USB Type-C); 4096x2160@30Hz (HDMI) • IR camera and HD720p camera, fixed focus
Audio support HD Audio, Realtek ALC3287 codec /
Chipset Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform
Memory 32GB max / 2400MHz DDR4, dual-channel capable, two DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets stereo speakers, 2W x 2, Dolby Audio Premium /
* System clocks down for processors with lower memory controller dual array microphone, headphone / microphone combo jack
Display Some: 14.0" (355mm) HD (1366x768), anti-glare, LED backlight, Keyboard 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, optional LED backlight
220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400:1 contrast ratio UltraNav TrackPoint pointing device and buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad
Some: 14.0" (355mm) FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, IPS, Security Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
250 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 700:1 contrast ratio, 170° viewing angle Security chip Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG Certified
Some: 14.0" (355mm) WQHD (2560x1440), anti-glare, LED backlight, IPS, vPro (optional) Intel vPro Technology
300 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 700:1 contrast ratio, 72% gamut, Fingerprint reader Optional: Touch style match on chip fingerprint reader on the keyboard bezel,
170° viewing angle anti-spoofing technology
Multi-touch (opt) On-cell touch, supports 10-finger gesture (FHD only) NFC (optional) Near Field Communication
Storage System has one HDD slot or one M.2 2280 slot exclusively for storage Battery Optional integrated Li-ion 24Wh battery and
Some: HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high, Active Protection System external Li-ion 24Wh, 48Wh, or 72Wh battery
Some: SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high (e.g. xxxGB SSD) Max battery life Models 24Wh 48Wh 72Wh 24Wh + 24Wh 24Wh + 48Wh 24Wh + 72Wh
Some: M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2, 16Gb/s (MobileMark 2014) Integrated model 7.2 hr 14.4 hr 21.8 hr 14.4 hr 21.8 hr 29.0 hr
Some: 128GB M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2, 16Gb/s,
in WWAN slot as 2nd Storage, mutually exclusive with WWAN Discrete model 6.6 hr 13.2 hr 19.8 hr 13.6 hr 19.8 hr 26.4 hr
Some: 16GB Intel Optane memory, PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2, 16Gb/s, * Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, & other factors
in WWAN slot as storage cache for HDD, mutually exclusive with WWAN AC adapter 45W or 65W USB Type-C AC adapter
Optical None Preload Windows 10 Home 64 or Windows 10 Pro 64
Ethernet Non-vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (Jacksonville) Limited warranty One of the following, configurable by model:
vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (Jacksonville) • 1-year depot repair service
WLAN + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1, M.2 card • 3-year/1-yr battery depot repair service
Bluetooth * Intel 8265ac card supports BT4.2 but is limited to BT4.1 by Windows OS • 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service
WWAN (optional) One of the following, configurable by model (mutually exclusive with Intel Optane memory): Mil-Spec test MIL-STD-810G military certification
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE, Environment EPEAT Gold; ENERGY STAR 6.1; RoHS-compliant
Intel XMM 7262 (Fibocom L830-EB), M.2 card (EMEA only)
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A,
Intel XMM 7360 (Fibocom L850-GL), M.2 card
* For non-WWAN model, it means the model is NOT WWAN upgradable
SIM card (opt) Nano-SIM card slot, optional Verizon LTE (US) SIM card
Note: The specifications above may not be available in all regions. Lenovo
September 2018