ThinkPad L480 Platform Specifications
Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
Processor
7th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 Processor
(i3-7130U is NOT available in US and 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 i3 / 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
# 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
Display
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
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
Lenovo
March 2018