
ThinkPad T480s Platform Specifications
Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
Processor
7th Generation Intel Core i5 Processor
Processor
Number
i5-7300U 2 4 2.6 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB DDR4-2133
# of
Cores
# of
Threads
Base
Frequency
Max Turbo
Frequency
Cache
Memory
Types
Intel HD Graphics
or 8th Generation Intel Core i5 / i7 Processor
Processor
Number
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 UHD Graphics 620 in processor and NVIDIA GeForce MX150,
2GB GDDR5 memory (discrete models are NOT available in EMEA);
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
20GB or 24GB max / 2400MHz DDR4, dual-channel capable,
4GB or 8GB memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM socket
* System clocks down for processors with lower memory controller
Display
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, 250 nits (FHD only)
One of the following, configurable by model:
• M.2 SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s (e.g. xxxGB SSD M.2)
Optical
• M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 4, 32Gb/s (e.g. xxxGB SSD M.2 PCIe NVMe)
None
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:
• Wireless WAN upgradable
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE,
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
SIM card (opt)
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
WxDxH: 13.03" x 8.93" x 0.73"; 331mm x 226.8mm x 18.45mm
Starting at 2.9 lb (1.32kg)
Black or Silver
Display cover: CFRP Hybrid;
Bottom: Magnesium
Smart card reader
Media reader
Ports
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
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,
1W 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 palm rest,
anti-spoofing technology
NFC (optional)
Battery
Near Field Communication
Integrated Li-Ion 57Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (0-80% in 60 mins) with
65W USB Type-C AC adapter
Max battery life
MobileMark 2014: 15.6 hr
* Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, & other factors
AC adapter
Operating system
Limited warranty
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
Lenovo
January 2018