Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad T480 14″ (20L5000WUS-16-256+1T) vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14″ (T490)
Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad 14″ (T490) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T480 14″ (20L5000WUS-16-256+1T)

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 14″ (20L5000WUS-16-256+1T) vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14″ (T490)

Comparison summary

  • For performance Lenovo ThinkPad T480 14″ has a bit better performing processor.
  • Lenovo ThinkPad 14″ features a higher resolution screen (Full HD).
  • 14″ is slimmer and smaller in size.
  • 14″ has more SSD, but T480 14″ has an HDD storage.
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad T480 14″ (20L5000WUS-16-256+1T)
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad 14″ (T490)

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 14″ (20L5000WUS-16-256+1T)

Lenovo ThinkPad 14″ (T490)

Trusted brandi5 CPUFingerprint Reader
Trusted brandThini5 CPUIPS screenSD card readerFingerprint Reader

Compare specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 14″ (20L5000WUS-16-256+1T)Lenovo ThinkPad 14″ (T490)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core i5-8250UIntel Core i5-8265U
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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16gb16gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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Intel UHD Graphics 620Intel UHD Graphics 620
Screen size
14″14″
Screen resolution
HD (1366 x 768 pixels)Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Weight
3.63 lbs (1.65 kg)3.14 lbs (1.42 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
13.25 x 9.15 x 0.79 inches12.95 x 8.94 x 0.7 inches
(33.65 x 23.24 x 2.01 cm)(32.89 x 22.71 x 1.78 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Hard drives
250gb SSD, 1000gb HDD500gb SSD
Release date
December 4, 2019September 22, 2020

Laptop Dimensions

13.25 in
33.65 cm
9.15 in
23.24 cm
Thickness: 0.79 in (2.01 cm)
12.95 in
32.89 cm
8.94 in
22.71 cm
Thickness: 0.7 in (1.78 cm)

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13″
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15″
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15″
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11″
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13″
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13″
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Amazon.com description

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 14" HD Business Laptop (8th Gen Quad-Core i5-8250U, 16GB DDR4, Toshiba 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD + 1TB HDD) Fingerprint, Thunderbolt 3 Type-C, WiFi AC, Windows 10 Pro

Memory: 16GB DDR4 RAM, Storage: 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD + 1TB HDD(Boot and RW speed faster than 2.5" SATA SSD)(Seal is broken for upgrades Only, Professional Installation Service included)

8th Generation Intel Quad Core i5-8250U 1.60 GHz Processor (Max Turbo 3.40 GHz, 4 cores 8 threads, 6MB SmartCache)

14-Inch HD (1366x768), anti-glare, LED backlight, 220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400:1 contrast ratio| Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620: Supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C; Supports three independent displays; Max resolution 4k: 4096x2304@60Hz (USB Type-C); 4096x2160@30Hz (HDMI)

Intel Wireless 8265ac (2x2) + Bluetooth v4.1 | FingerPrint Reader | HD 720p Webcam

Windows 10 Professional 64-bit - Ideal for Home, Student Professionals, Small business, School Education

ASIN: B07TK28C9R

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14" FHD Business Laptop Computer, Intel Quad-Core i5-8265U (Beats i7-7500U), 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe SSD, Fingerprint, Online Class Ready, Windows 10 Pro

▌upgraded ▌ Seal is opened for upgrade ONLY, Upgrade from base Model with Upgrade from base Model with Lenovo ThinkPad T490 14" FHD, Intel Quad-Core i5-8265U (Beats i7-7500U), 8GB DDR4, 256GB PCIe SSD, Windows 10 Professional ; 1 year warraty on Upgraded RAM/SSD from Seller , and original 1 year Manufacture warranty on remaining components.

Powered by 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8265U (Beat i7-7500U) Processor (1.6 GHz base frequency, up to 3.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 6 MB cache); 14.0" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, 250 nits Display, Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620

16GB DDR4 2400MHz Memory for full-power multitasking; 512GB PCIe SSD Save files fast and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, PCI-e SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.

Intel 9560 802.11AC (2 x 2) & Bluetooth 5.0; 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C / Intel Thunderbolt 3, 4-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, SDHC, SDXC), Headphone and microphone combo jack, HDMI, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet

Windows 10 professional, 64-bit, English; Fingerprint Reader; Ideal for studies of distance learning, Home, Student, Professionals, Small Business, School Education, and Commercial Enterprise, Online Class ready, Remote Learning, Zoom Ready,Google Classroom download separately for free

ASIN: B082W9RW2S