Lenovo 20LS001AUK User Manual

ThinkPad L480 20LS001A++

Region

EMEA

Machine Type

20LS

TopSeller

TopSeller

Processor

Core i5-8250U (4C, 1.6 / 3.4GHz, 6MB)

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

Keyboard

Backlit

Fingerprint Reader

Fingerprint Reader

NFC

None

TPM

dTPM 2.0

Battery

45Wh

Power Adapter

65W USB-C

Operating System

Windows 10 Pro 64

Warranty

1-year, Depot

End of Support

Feb 6, 2023

Ann Date (mm/yy)

02/18

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WLAN + Bluetooth

Intel 8265 ac, 2x2 + BT4.1

WWAN

None

SIM Card

None

Smart Card Reader

Smart Card Reader

Monitor Cable

None

Camera

720p

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

ThinkPad L480 Platform Specifications

Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)

Processor

7th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 Processor
(i3-7130U is NOT available in EMEA) or

Processor
Number

i3-7130U
i5-7200U 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB
i5-7300U 2.6 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB

# of

Cores

2 4

# of

Threads

Base

Frequency

2.7 GHz - 3MB

Max Turbo
Frequency

Cache

Memory

Types

DDR4-2133

Intel HD Graphics

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

# 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
AMD Radeon 530, 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
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, 500:1 contrast ratio
Some: 14.0" (355mm) FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, IPS,
250 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 800:1 contrast ratio, 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,

Optical

in WWAN slot as 2nd Storage, 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

(optional)

One of the following, configurable by model:

• Realtek RTL8822BE,

• Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265,

Wi-Fi

2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1

Wi-Fi

2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1

, M.2

card (US only)

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

WWAN (optional)

One of the following, configurable by model:

• 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

Dimensions
Weight
Case color
Case material

Smart card reader
Media reader
Ports

WxDxH: 13.19" x 9.25" x 0.89"; 335mm x 235mm x 22.5mm
Starting at 3.71 lb / 1.68 kg
Black
PC/ABS plastic

Optional: Smart card reader
MicroSD card reader
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On), two USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1,
HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), nano-SIM card slot (WWAN models),
headphone / microphone combo jack, optional smart card reader,
microSD card reader, side docking connector, security keyhole

Monitor cable

(optional)

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

Camera (optional)

One of the following, configurable by model:

• HD720p camera, fixed focus

Audio support

• IR camera and HD720p camera, fixed focus
HD Audio, Realtek ALC3287 codec, Dolby Audio / 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
Integrated Li-Ion 45Wh battery, suppor ts Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr)

with 65W USB Type-C AC adapter

Max battery life

MobileMark 2014: 12.2 hr
* Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, & other factors

AC adapter
Preload
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

card

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February 2018