Lenovo ThinkPad L480 i5 14 inch IPS Black

MPN: 20LS0015UK  |  EAN: 0192330052962  |  Model: ThinkPad L480

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Choosist's Ratings

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 i5 14 inch IPS Black - 20LS0015UK Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
College (Students)
Just Right
Simple Music Editing
Just Right
Pro Music Production
Just Right
Bookkeeping
Just Right
Front-end Development
Just Right
Documents
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Use At the Client's
Very Good
Use in Public Places
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Very Good
Use Around the Office
Outstanding
Carrying Occasionally
Very Good
Carrying All the Time
Very Good
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Cool Look
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Just Right
13 to 14 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding

Great for photo editing

Resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels means you can work in greater detail

Running editing programs such as photoshop is possible due to the inclusion of 8 GB of RAM and the 4 cores-core processor.

Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 1124.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

The Memory card reader makes loading images from you camera straightforward.

It's good for academic research

Light, portable, and full-featured, the ThinkPad L480 is ideal for carrying between offices and libraries. You’ll have all the tools you need to research and write outstanding research papers and theses.

All about the Films!

High quality video on your ThinkPad L480's Advanced resolution display

IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable.

You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard.

Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available.

Music and Audio

Making your first steps in music editing? The ThinkPad L480 has what it takes to deliver your audio craft.

Its all about the Beats

When you need crystal clear audio and plenty of grunt for processing and encoding, the ThinkPad L480 can handle everything you throw at it. A selection of ports allow you to connect instruments and devices, while the 1.60 GHz takes care of the actual production work.

Book keeping

The 14 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows

Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. 

Your Lenovo's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

With a 7577 CPU and 8 GB of RAM, the ThinkPad L480 is ideal for front-end development. Whether you’re coding basic HTML5, or working with more complex JavaScript frameworks, this laptop has everything you need.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Modern productivity apps like Office 365 and Google G Suite are relatively lightweight – but it never hurts to have some power under the hood. The ThinkPad L480 packs a decent Intel Core i5-8250U processor and 8 GB RAM so this is machine that will last.

The ThinkPad L480 makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.

Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.

Although less powerful than other laptops, the ThinkPad L480 is more than capable of keeping you connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networks you love.

Battery life is fairly decent

With its 12 hours battery life, the ThinkPad L480 offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.

For anyone who works on the road, or outside the office, portability is everything. With a battery life of 12 hours, the ThinkPad L480 can go the distance for you while working on the move.

The ThinkPad L480 allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 12 hours battery life.

With an impressive run time of approximately 12 hours, the ThinkPad L480 will keep you entertained, or working, throughout the duration of your trip.

The 12 hours battery life in the ThinkPad L480 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

Thanks to a 12 hours battery life, the ThinkPad L480 lets you work and work and work while visiting client sites.

Suits your occasional mobility

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.68 kg weight should suit your needs just fine.

Great to use on the go!

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The ThinkPad L480 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Working in the dark

The lights may be low, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work. The ThinkPad L480’s built-in 1 allows you to type accurately – even in the dark

Presentations

When delivering presentations, you need to be sure you can connect to the meeting room projector or screen. The 1 offers several different display ports to make sure everyone can see your slideshow.

Slick package

Boasting clean lines and premium looks, the ThinkPad L480 showcases your refined taste in mobile devices. Guaranteed to make your friends green with envy.

Looks very professional

Traditional and corporate, the ThinkPad L480 will not be out of place in any office, anywhere in the world.

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Technical Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 i5 14 inch IPS Black - 20LS0015UK Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Housing Material Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS),Polycarbonate
Display
Display Brightness 250 cd/m²
Display Contrast Ratio 800:1
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 14 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i5
Processor Model Intel Core i5-8250U
Processor Speed 1.60 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 8 GB
RAM Speed 2400 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
HDD Capacity 500 GB
Storage Total Capacity 500 GB
Storage Type HDD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Graphics Card Type Integrated
Audio
Sound System Dolby Audio
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.1
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 1.4
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports 2
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports 1
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Keyboard Spill Resistant Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Pro
Battery
Battery Life 12 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 23.5 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 2.25 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 33.5 cm
Weight 1.68 kg
Certifications & Compliance
Certifications MIL-STD-810G
Energy Star Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliance Gold
RoHS Compliance 1