Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8650U Laptop vs Lenovo X380 Yoga

146specifications compared
24differ
122identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- ThinkPad T480s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8650U Laptop:Laptop
- X380 Yoga:Hybrid (2-in-1)
Form factor
- ThinkPad T480s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8650U Laptop:Clamshell
- X380 Yoga:Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- ThinkPad T480s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8650U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- X380 Yoga:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad T480s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8650U Laptop:2560 x 1440 pixels
- X380 Yoga:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- ThinkPad T480s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8650U Laptop:No
- X380 Yoga:Yes
HD type
- ThinkPad T480s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8650U Laptop:Quad HD
- X380 Yoga:Full HD
Processor model
- ThinkPad T480s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8650U Laptop:i7-8650U
- X380 Yoga:i7-8550U
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkPad T480s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8650U Laptop:4.2 GHz
- X380 Yoga:4 GHz

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Comparison of T480s, X380 Yoga
173 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8650U Laptop Model T480s 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)
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
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	300 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800:1
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
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 modelDiffers	i7-8650U	i7-8550U
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.2 GHz	4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 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 frequencyDiffers	2.1 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
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	2400 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board + SO-DIMM	On-board
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
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
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® UHD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Conexant CX11771
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Audio Premium
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Audio Premium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1 MP	1 MP
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal format	720p	720p
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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)
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
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.1	4.1
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
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	1.4b	1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports	1	1
PowerShareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
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 features4 differ
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-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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 IDDiffers	124968	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
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR3L8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityDiffers	57 Wh	51 Wh
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	1.32 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	331 mm	313.5 mm
DepthDiffers	226.8 mm	222.2 mm
HeightDiffers	18.4 mm	18.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Stylus penKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes

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