Ready for business, ready for anything
You work hard to get the job done, no matter where the job takes you. The 14-inch ThinkPad L480 has the versatility, power, and portability to keep up – and to make your job easier. The perfect business partner!

Keeps IT departments as happy as their users
Your IT staff will rest easy with the optional infrared camera and touch fingerprint reader, knowing they give the L480 greater security. And it’s been fully redesigned for productivity, meaning IT won’t have to listen to complaints about a slow laptop. The discrete graphics option gives users greater ability to do more without additional strain on the CPU. And its mobility is enhanced by its global LTE-A WWAN, offering more connectivity in remote places, and by the RapidCharge function, allowing users to get up to an 80% charge in just an hour. The L480 will make your employees’ jobs easier, a favor they will return to your IT department. Additional details on these features are available below.

Works hard, to make your work easy
The L480 will take on your full workload, thanks to the latest Intel® Core™ processors (with optional Intel® vPro™ technology for advanced security and manageability), optional AMD Radeon™ discrete graphics, a choice of the fast file access of SSD storage or the high capacity of HDD storage, and great memory capacity. Its 2x2 AC WiFi, LTE-A, and full array of ports will keep you connected to the internet and a variety of external devices. And inputting commands is a breeze with optional multitouch display. Get ready to have a much shorter to-do list.

Stay one step ahead, no matter where you go
The L480 was built for the road warrior. At 13% lighter and 8% thinner than the previous generation, it will go anywhere with ease. Its optional backlit keyboard – with white LEDs – lets you use it in low-light surroundings and complete even the most urgent of tasks despite the late hours. The antiglare IPS FHD display is also easy on the eyes. With up to 12 hours of life in its battery, you’ll get a lot of uninterrupted time without worrying about electrical outlets – and even if you need to plug in, its RapidCharge feature will give you 80% battery capacity in an hour. And when you come back, the new USB-C mechanical side docking makes it easy to reconnect at your desk.

More connectivity, more productivity
Whether you need to get online or use a peripheral device, the L480 can connect you. Extensive I/O ports such as USB Type-C, USB 3.0, and HDMI make it easy to plug in most peripheral devices, while Near Field Communication (NFC) technology gives you the luxury of wireless communication between your laptop and other nearby NFC devices. Dual Band AC (2x2) and Bluetooth® 4.2 make wireless online connectivity a snap, but even if you’re not near a router, integrated global mobile broadband LTE-A will keep you connected.

Forget your password – and your worries
With the option of an integrated touch fingerprint reader and infrared camera, you'll never need to remember your password again! Simply touch the fingerprint scanner to access your L480, or use your face with Windows Hello facial recognition software to log in automatically. What’s more, the fingerprint reader thwarts biometric hacking with anti-spoofing technology—that means the fingerprint image is saved inside the chip, and as such, it’s not sent out for login authentication when you sign in.

Your data is protected too, with the discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM), which encrypts your information. Lastly, Fast Identity Online (FIDO) enables hardened authentication that wraps your access info in three layers of security. FIDO authentication pertains to your online credentials, when you sign in to websites like Facebook or Google, or make payments via PayPal, Visa, etc. This global solution creates better security for online services, reduces costs for organizations, and is simpler and safer for users.

Let your assistant do the heavy lifting
Start with Windows 10 Pro for your L480, which includes your own personal assistant, Cortana. With an 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processor, you'll get powerful performance and speed. Plus, you’ll never have to hunt for files or photos or meetings again – let Cortana do the work for you! Integrate Cortana with your calendar and you can even search by when and with whom you worked on a file, rather than having to remember file names.

Lasts long enough to have its own career
The L480 was built to last and tested for durability. It packs the renowned ThinkPad reliability and is backed by a one- or two-year base warranty, with up to three years total available (see the Services tab for information on Extensions).

Specification

Product
Product id	596432
Brand	Lenovo
Partnr	20LS001AMH
EAN/UPC code	192330051590
Design
Product type	Notebook
Product colour	Black
Form factor	Clamshell
Market positioning	Business
Display
Display diagonal	14 inch
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 Pixels
Touchscreen	N
Panel type	IPS
HD type	Full HD
Aspect ratio	16:9
LED backlight	Y
Display surface	Matt
Display brightness	250 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)	800:1
Processor
Processor family	Intel Core i5-8xxx
Processor model	i5-8250U
Processor frequency	1.60 GHz
Processor boost frequency	3.40 GHz
Processor cores	4
Processor threads	8
System bus rate	4 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake R
Bus type	OPI
Stepping	Y0
Motherboard chipset	Intel SoC
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	800 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C
PCI Express slots version	3.0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
ECC supported by processor	N
Memory
Internal memory	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	2400 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 8 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity	256 GB
Storage media	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	256 GB
SSD form factor	M.2
Optical drive type	N
Card reader integrated	Y
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics
On-board graphics adapter	Y
Discrete graphics adapter	N
Discrete graphics adapter model	Not available
On-board graphics adapter model	Intel UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory	32 GB
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz
On-board graphics adapter base frequency	300 MHz
On-board graphics adapter DirectX version	12.0
On-board graphics adapter OpenGL version	4.4
On-board graphics adapter ID	0x5917
Audio
Audio system	Dolby Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2
Speaker power	2 W
Built-in microphone	Y
Camera
Front camera	Y
Front camera HD type	HD
Front camera signal format	720p
Network
Bluetooth	Y
3G	N
4G	N
Wi-Fi	Y
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth version	4.1
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	1.4b
Combo headphone/mic port	Y
Microphone in	N
Docking connector	Y
SmartCard slot	Y
USB Sleep-and-Charge	Y
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports	1
Keyboard
Pointing device	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlit	Y
Numeric keypad	N
Spill-resistant keyboard	Y
Windows keys	Y
Software
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Processor special features
Idle States	Y
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Y
Execute Disable Bit	Y
CPU configuration (max)	1
Processor code	SR3LA
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Y
Embedded options available	N
Processor ARK ID	124967
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Y
Intel 64	Y
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Y
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Y
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Y
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Y
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Y
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Y
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Y
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Y
Intel Clear Video Technology	Y
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Y
Intel® OS Guard	Y
Intel TSX-NI	Y
Intel® Secure Key	Y
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Y
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Y
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	N
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Y
Intel Flex Memory Access	Y
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Y
Conflict-Free processor	Y
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity (Watt-hours)	45 Wh
Battery life (max)	12.2 uur
Power
AC adapter power	65 W
Security
Cable lock slot	Y
Fingerprint reader	Y
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Y
Password protection	Y
Password protection type	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificates
EPEAT compliance	Gold
Energy Star certified	Y
RoHS compliance	Y
Certification	MIL-STD-810G
Weight & dimensions
Weight	1680 g
Width	335 mm
Depth	235 mm
Height	22.5 mm
Other features
AC adapter included	Y