ThinkPad L480 Platform Specifications Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
Processor Intel Celeron Processor, 7th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 Processor or WWAN (optional) One of the following, configurable by model:
Processor # of # of Base Max Turbo Memory Processor • Wireless WAN upgradable
Cache • Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE,
Number Cores Threads Frequency Frequency Types Graphics
Intel HD Graphics
Intel XMM 7262 (Fibocom L830-EB), M.2 card (EMEA only)
Cel 3965U 2 2.2 GHz - 2MB
610
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A,
Intel XMM 7360 (Fibocom L850-GL), M.2 card
i3-7020U 2.3 GHz - 3MB * For non-WWAN model, it means the model is NOT WWAN upgradable
2 DDR4-2133
i3-7130U 2.7 GHz - 3MB Intel HD Graphics SIM card (opt) Nano-SIM card slot, optional Verizon LTE (US) SIM card
4
i5-7200U 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB 620 Dimensions WxDxH: 13.19" x 9.25" x 0.89"; 335mm x 235mm x 22.5mm
i5-7300U 2.6 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB Weight Starting at 3.71 lb / 1.68 kg
8th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor Case color Black
Case material PC/ABS plastic
Processor # of # of Base Max Turbo Memory Processor
Cache Smart card readerOptional: Smart card reader
Number Cores Threads Frequency Frequency Types Graphics
i3-8130U 2 4 2.2 GHz 3.4 GHz 4MB Media reader MicroSD card reader
Ports Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On),
i5-8250U 1.6 GHz 3.4 GHz 6MB Intel UHD Graphics two USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 (with the function of Power Delivery and DisplayPort),
DDR4-2400
i5-8350U 4 8 1.7 GHz 3.6 GHz 6MB 620 HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), nano-SIM card slot (WWAN models),
i7-8550U 1.8 GHz 4.0 GHz 8MB headphone / microphone combo jack, optional smart card reader,
* i3-7130U is NOT available in US and EMEA microSD card reader, side docking connector, security keyhole
* Depending on many factors, actual data transfer speed may be lower than theoretical speed
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 610 / 620 or Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor only or Monitor cable HDMI to VGA: Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
Intel HD Graphics 620 or Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor and (optional) USB-C to VGA: Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
AMD Radeon 530, 2GB GDDR5 memory
(discrete models are NOT available in EMEA); Camera (optional) One of the following, configurable by model:
supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C; • HD720p camera, fixed focus
supports three independent displays; • IR camera and HD720p camera, fixed focus
Max resolution: 4096x2304@60Hz (USB Type-C); 4096x2160@30Hz (HDMI) Audio support HD Audio, Realtek ALC3287 codec /
stereo speakers, 2W x 2, Dolby Audio /
Chipset Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform dual array microphone, headphone / microphone combo jack
Memory 32GB max / 2400MHz DDR4, dual-channel capable, two DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets
* System clocks down for processors with lower memory controller Keyboard 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, optional LED backlight
UltraNav TrackPoint pointing device and buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad
Display Some: 14.0" (355mm) HD (1366x768), anti-glare, LED backlight,
220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 500:1 contrast ratio Security Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Some: 14.0" (355mm) FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, IPS, Security chip Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG Certified
250 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 800:1 contrast ratio, 170° viewing angle vPro (optional) Intel vPro Technology
Multi-touch (opt) On-cell touch, supports 10-finger gesture (FHD only) Fingerprint reader Optional: Touch style match on chip fingerprint reader on the keyboard bezel,
anti-spoofing technology
Storage System has one HDD slot or one M.2 2280 slot exclusively for storage
NFC (optional) Near Field Communication
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) Battery Integrated Li-ion 45Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr)
Some: M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2, 16Gb/s with 65W AC adapter
Some: 128GB M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2, 16Gb/s, Max battery life MobileMark 2014: 12.2 hr
in WWAN slot as 2nd Storage, mutually exclusive with WWAN * Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, & other factors
Optical None AC adapter 45W or 65W USB Type-C AC adapter
Ethernet Non-vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (Jacksonville) Operating system Optional: Windows 10 Home 64 or Windows 10 Pro 64
vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (Jacksonville) Limited warranty One of the following, configurable by model:
WLAN + One of the following, configurable by model: (optional) • 1-year depot repair service
Bluetooth • Realtek RTL8822BE, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1, M.2 card (US only) • 3-year/1-yr battery depot repair service
(optional) • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1, M.2 card • 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service
* Intel 8265ac card supports BT4.2 but is limited to BT4.1 by Windows OS Mil-Spec test MIL-STD-810G military testing
Environment EPEAT Gold (US only); ENERGY STAR 6.1; RoHS-compliant
Note: The specifications above may not be available in all regions. Lenovo
November 2019
