Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs Lenovo X380 Yoga

153specifications compared
21differ
132identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- ThinkPad T480 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Laptop
- X380 Yoga:Hybrid (2-in-1)
Form factor
- ThinkPad T480 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Clamshell
- X380 Yoga:Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- ThinkPad T480 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- X380 Yoga:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad T480 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:2560 x 1440 pixels
- X380 Yoga:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- ThinkPad T480 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:No
- X380 Yoga:Yes
HD type
- ThinkPad T480 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Quad HD
- X380 Yoga:Full HD
Memory form factor
- ThinkPad T480 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:SO-DIMM
- X380 Yoga:On-board
Maximum internal memory
- ThinkPad T480 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:32 GB
- X380 Yoga:16 GB

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Comparison of T480, X380 Yoga
186 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop Model T480 View product	B Lenovo X380 Yoga View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Housing materialKnown for one	FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic), Magnesium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness	300 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800:1
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-8550U	i7-8550U
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	4 GHz	4 GHz
Processor frequency	1.8 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake R	Kaby Lake R
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Stepping	Y0	Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-down	10 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	2400 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	SO-DIMM	On-board
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs	32 GB	16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	512 GB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	512 GB	512 GB
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® UHD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card ID	0x5917	0x5917
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC3287	Conexant CX11771
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Audio Premium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio decoders	Dolby Audio Premium	Dolby Audio Premium
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1 MP	1 MP
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal format	720p	720p
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.1	4.1
SIM card supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x2
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	867 Mbit/s
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	1.4b	1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports	1	1
PowerShareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel SoC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	ThinkPad UltraNav	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Spill-resistant keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard language	Swiss	Swiss
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	122589	122589
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3+6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	96 Wh	51 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	30.3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Certification	MIL-STD-810G	MIL-STD-810G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.52 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	336.6 mm	313.5 mm
DepthDiffers	232.5 mm	222.2 mm
HeightDiffers	19.9 mm	18.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Stylus penKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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