Lenovo 20L50007GE User Manual

ThinkPad T480 20L50007++

Region

EMEA

Machine Type

20L5

TopSeller

TopSeller

Processor

Core i7-8550U (4C, 1.8 / 4.0GHz, 8MB)

vPro

No

Graphics

Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620

Memory

8GBx1

Display

14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS

Multi-touch

None

Storage

256GB SSD M.2 PCIe NVMe Opal2

Optical

None

WLAN + Bluetooth

Intel 8265 ac, 2x2 + BT4.1

WWAN

Fibocom L830-EB

SIM Card

None

Smart Card Reader

Smart Card Reader

Monitor Cable

None

Case Material

PPS

Camera

720p

Keyboard

Backlit

Fingerprint Reader

Fingerprint Reader

NFC

None

TPM

dTPM 2.0

Battery

24Wh + 24Wh

Power Adapter

65W USB-C

Operating System

Windows 10 Pro 64

Warranty

3-year, Depot

End of Support

Mar 6, 2024

Ann Date (mm/yy)

02/18

Note:
Country Code "US" is for United States, "++" is for EMEA

countries (e.g. AD - Saudi, Arabia, AT - Austria, BM - Bulgaria,
etc.), "xx" is for EAST countries (e.g. BM - Bulgaria, CX ­Hungary, CY - Cyprus, etc.), and "**" is for MEA countries
(e.g. AD - Saudi, Arabia, ED - Egypt, EQ - Sweden, etc.).
Please be aware that the EMEA/ EAST/MEA models listed
above might not be available in all countries

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ThinkPad T480 Platform Specifications

Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)

Processor

7th Generation Intel Core i5 Processor

Processor
Number

i5-7200U
i5-7300U 2.6 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB

# of

Cores

2 4

# of

Threads

Base

Frequency

2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB

Max Turbo
Frequency

Cache

Memory

Types

DDR4-2133

Intel HD Graphics

or 8th Generation Intel Core i5 / i7 Processor

Processor
Number

i3-8130U 2 4 2.2 GHz 3.4 GHz 4MB
i5-8250U
i5-8350U 1.7 GHz 3.6 GHz 6MB
i7-8550U 1.8 GHz 4.0 GHz 8MB
i7-8650U 1.9 GHz 4.2 GHz 8MB

# of

Cores

4 8

# of

Threads

Base

Frequency

1.6 GHz 3.4 GHz 6MB

Max Turbo
Frequency

Cache

Memory

Types

DDR4-2400

Intel UHD Graphics

Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620 or Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor only or

Intel HD Graphics 620 or Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor and
NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 2GB GDDR5 memory;
supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C;
supports three independent displays;
Max resolution: 4096x2304@60Hz (USB Type-C); 4096x2160@30Hz (HDMI)

Chipset
Memory

Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform
32GB max / 2400MHz DDR4, dual-channel capable, two DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets
* System clocks down for processors with lower memory controller

Display

Some: 14.0" (355mm) HD (1366x768), anti-glare, LED backlight,
220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400:1 contrast ratio
Some: 14.0" (355mm) FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, IPS,
250 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 700:1 contrast ratio, 170° viewing angle
Some: 14.0" (355mm) WQHD (2560x1440), anti-glare, LED backlight, IPS,
300 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 700:1 contrast ratio, 72% gamut,
170° viewing angle

Multi-touch (opt)
Storage

On-cell touch, supports 10-finger gesture (FHD only)

System has one HDD slot or one M.2 2280 slot exclusively for storage

Some: HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high,

Active Protection System

Some: SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high (e.g. xxxGB SSD)
Some: M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 4, 32Gb/s
Some: 128GB M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2, 16Gb/s,

in WWAN slot as 2nd Storage, mutually

exclusive with WWAN

Some: 16GB Intel Optane memory, PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2, 16Gb/s,

Optical

in WWAN slot as storage cache for HDD, mutually
None

exclusive with WWAN

Ethernet Non-vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (Jacksonville)

vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (Jacksonville)

WLAN +
Bluetooth

WWAN (optional)

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265,

Wi-Fi

2x2 802.11ac +

Bluetooth

4.1

* Intel 8265ac card supports BT4.2 but is limited to BT4.1 by Windows OS

One of the following, configurable by model (mutually exclusive with Intel Optane memory):

• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE,
Intel XMM 7262 (Fibocom L830-EB), M.2 card (EMEA only)

• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A,

SIM card (opt)

Intel XMM 7360 (Fibocom L850-GL), M.2 card

Nano-SIM card slot, optional Verizon LTE (US) SIM card

Processor

Graphics

620

Processor

Graphics

620



, M.2

card

Dimensions
Weight

Case color
Case material

Smart card reader
Media reader
Ports

WxDxH: 13.25" x 9.15" x 0.79"; 336.6mm x 232.5mm x 19.95mm

Models 24Wh or 24Wh + 24Wh 48Wh, 72Wh, or 24Wh + 48Wh / 72Wh
Integrated Magnesium 3.49 lb / 1.58 kg 3.92 lb / 1.78 kg
Integrated PPS 3.63 lb / 1.65 kg 4.08 lb / 1.85 kg
Discrete Magnesium 3.53 lb / 1.60 kg 3.97 lb / 1.80 kg
Discrete PPS 3.68 lb / 1.67 kg 4.12 lb / 1.87 kg

Black

Display cover: Magnesium Hybrid or PPS;
Bottom: Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic

Optional: Smart card reader

4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On), USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1,
USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45),
nano-SIM card slot (WWAN models), headphone / microphone combo jack,
optional smart card reader, 4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC),
side docking connector, security keyhole

Monitor cable

(optional)
Camera (optional)

USB-C to VGA: Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
USB-C to DP: Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter

One of the following, configurable by model:

• HD720p camera with ThinkShutter camera privacy, fixed focus

Audio support

• IR camera and HD720p camera, fixed focus
HD Audio, Realtek ALC3287 codec, Dolby Audio Premium / stereo speakers,
2W x 2 / dual array microphone, headphone / microphone combo jack

Keyboard
UltraNav

Security
Security chip
vPro (optional)
Fingerprint reader

6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, optional LED backlight
TrackPoint pointing device and buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad

Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG Certified
Intel vPro Technology

Optional: Touch style match on chip fingerprint reader on the keyboard bezel,
anti-spoofing technology

NFC (optional)
Battery

Near Field Communication
Optional integrated Li-Ion 24Wh battery and

external Li-Ion 24Wh, 48Wh, or 72Wh battery
Max battery life
(MobileMark

AC adapter

Preload
Limited warranty

Models 24Wh 48Wh 72Wh 24Wh + 24Wh 24Wh + 48Wh 24Wh + 72Wh



2014)

Integrated model 7.2 hr 14.4 hr 21.8 hr 14.4 hr 21.8 hr 29.0 hr
discrete model 6.6 hr 13.2 hr 19.8 hr 13.6 hr 19.8 hr 26.4 hr

* Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, & other factors

45W or 65W USB Type-C AC adapter

Windows 10 Home 64 or Windows 10 Pro 64

One of the following, configurable by model:

• 1-year depot repair service

• 3-year/1-yr battery depot repair service

• 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service
Mil-Spec test MIL-STD-810G military certification

Environment

EPEAT Gold; ENERGY STAR 6.1; RoHS-compliant

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