Lenovo ThinkPad T480

Overview

The Lenovo ThinkPad T480 is an excellent choice for business on the go given its performance, specifications, customization options, and price point.

-- As reviewed by techaeris.com

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

0

7.8

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Based on 46 reviews
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Last revision on January 15, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Very good general system performance
Diverse port selection
Great input devices
Plenty of customization options
Optional IR camera for Windows Hello
Fingerprint scanner
Snappy keyboard

Reviewers Didn't Like

Curiously lower CPU performance as compared to T480s
Hot spots on bottom under load
Pretty standard design that's changed only slightly over the years
Heavier than competitors

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Expert reviews and ratings

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 is probably one of the best laptop available at this price. It comes with a compact design, top-of-the-line performance, host of security options and killer keyboard. So, if you are looking for a rugged and durable laptop and price...

By TheMobileIndian on August 16, 2018

Think again. Today, we take a look at our second T480 configuration, this time with a Core i7-8650U, 512 GB NVMe SSD, and an FHD embedded touchscreen—at a lower price than before: a little over $1,700. Can this revised configuration take care of...

By NotebookCheck on July 18, 2018

The Lenovo ThinkPad T480 is an excellent choice for business on the go given its performance, specifications, customization options, and price point.

By techaeris.com on July 09, 2018

The ThinkPad T480 is a business laptop through and through, and if not for the dim display and poor color reproduction, it would receive full marks. There are plenty of configurations that will appeal to bulk purchases as well as single personal device...

By windowscentral.com on July 02, 2018

The Lenovo ThinkPad T480 is a well-balanced laptop, but only if you are buying it for your business needs. The ThinkPad series is a go-to laptop choice for many businesses since it provides everything including the power and balance to make it an...

By GadgetDiary on June 30, 2018

Apart from the price benefit, Lenovo ThinkPad T480 offers better battery life than most of its slim cousins, the X1 Carbon included, and a soul-drenching soft yet sturdy keyboard that you can tirelessly type on. Its security features and rugged build is...

By IndiaToday on May 23, 2018

The Lenovo ThinkPad T480 is an excellent machine for a specific type of use case. It's designed to be a workhorse, to do what you need it to do when you need to do it. It's clearly more of a rugged design than other ThinkPads, and it offers a different...

By Neowin on April 26, 2018

The Lenovo ThinkPad T480 makes you more productive with its industry-leading endurance and strong...

By LaptopMag on March 25, 2018

Lenovo ThinkPad T480

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