Is this the right laptop for your work?
Everyday business fleets
A quad-core 8th Gen i5 with an SSD reference build, backlit keyboard option and USB-C docking covers office work, training rooms and hot-desking. Confirm the panel (HD vs FHD IPS) before rollout.
USB-C docking setups
Two USB-C ports carry Power Delivery and DisplayPort, so one cable drives charging and an external display. Validate the specific dock and monitor combination before a rollout.
Upgradeable units
Two removable RAM slots (to 32 GB documented) and a swappable storage position keep fleet maintenance simple. Lenovo’s support matrix lists end of support 2024-09-06 for this machine type.
Processor & graphics
The reference configuration pairs an 8th Gen Intel Core i5 — four cores in a 15 W envelope — with integrated UHD Graphics 620, a big jump over the dual-core L470.
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| Processor | 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U Verified against Indian SKU 20LSA009IG (machine type 20LS, announced 2018-09-17); i5-8250U is the dominant CPU across the 14 Indian matrix rows. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
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| CPU | 4 cores / 8 threads PSREF processor table: 4C/8T, 1.6 / 3.4 GHz, 6 MB. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
| Documented CPU options | Celeron 3965U; 7th Gen i3-7020U/7130U, i5-7200U/7300U; 8th Gen i3-8130U, i5-8250U/8350U (4C/8T), i7-8550U/8650U Turbo figures are maximums, not sustained all-core guarantees. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product Specifications |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 (integrated) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product Specifications |
| External display support | Dual independent displays via the USB-C (DisplayPort) and HDMI outputs Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product Specifications |
Memory & upgrades
Two removable DDR4 SO-DIMM slots and a choice of either a 2.5-inch drive or an M.2 2280 SSD — the two storage positions are exclusive.
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| Installed memory | 8 GB DDR4-2400 (SO-DIMM) One 8 GB module in the reference; the second SO-DIMM socket is free. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
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| Documented memory rate | DDR4-2400, dual-channel capable Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product Specifications |
| RAM slots & upgrades | Two DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets, dual-channel capable; up to 32 GB documented. The 8 GB reference build leaves one socket free. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
| Installed storage | 256 GB 2.5-inch SATA SSD (Opal2) Reference SKU drive in the 2.5-inch bay; M.2 2280 NVMe builds are the documented alternative (exclusive). Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
| Drive options & upgrades | One storage position only: either a 2.5-inch SATA bay (7 mm HDD/SSD) or an M.2 2280 slot (PCIe NVMe 3.0x2 or SATA), exclusively. The reference ships a 256 GB 2.5-inch SSD. Confirm the supplied unit’s storage layout before promising a second drive. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
Display & size
The reference SKU carries the HD anti-glare panel with a backlit keyboard in a 22.5 mm, 1.68 kg chassis — the thinnest and lightest of the L4x0 line.
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| Display diagonal | 14.0 inches Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product Specifications |
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| Resolution | 1366 × 768 (HD) in the reference configuration; 1920 × 1080 (FHD) IPS documented option Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
| Documented panel options | HD TN 220 nits anti-glare (reference SKU); FHD IPS documented option; both 16:9 LED backlight, optional multi-touch on FHD Confirm the supplied unit’s panel. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
| Width × depth × height | 335 × 235 × 22.5 mm Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product Specifications |
| Model weight | Starting at 1.68 kg Published figure, not a measurement of a supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product Specifications |
Battery & charging
A single 45 Wh internal battery with Lenovo’s Rapid Charge headline covers the workday; renewed units need per-unit health checks.
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| Battery capacity | Integrated 45 Wh Li-Ion Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
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| Published battery runtime | MobileMark 2014: 12.2 hr Benchmark maximum; actual life varies with use and battery age. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product Specifications |
| Fast charging | Rapid Charge: up to 80% in 1 hour with the 65 W AC adapter Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product Specifications |
| Documented power adapter | 45 W or 65 W USB-C AC adapter (reference SKU: 65 W USB-C) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
Ports & wireless
Two USB-C ports carrying Power Delivery and DisplayPort, plus HDMI, onboard Ethernet and a microSD reader — the first USB-C docking era of the L series.
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| USB ports | 2 × USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (one Always On); 2 × USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 (Power Delivery and DisplayPort) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product Specifications |
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| Other connections | 1 × HDMI 1.4b; 1 × Ethernet RJ-45; 1 × microSD card reader; 1 × headphone/microphone combo (3.5 mm); nano-SIM slot on WWAN models; optional smart card reader Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
| Ethernet | Onboard 10/100/1000 Ethernet Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
| Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.1 (reference) Confirm the installed module on a renewed unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
Camera & everyday use
A 720p webcam, ThinkPad spill-resistant keyboard and USB-C docking cover everyday meetings and desk setups.
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| Camera | 720p webcam Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
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| Speakers & microphone | Stereo speakers; dual array microphone; headphone/microphone combo jack Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product Specifications |
| Keyboard | 6-row spill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint (reference SKU: backlit, English India) Confirm backlight and layout on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
| Biometric sign-in | Optional fingerprint reader (not fitted on the reference SKU); discrete TPM 2.0 Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrix |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro 64 in the reference configuration; Windows 10 Home documented Confirm the installed edition, version and licence on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product Specifications |
Confirm the laptop. Then confirm the terms.
- This is an Indian reference configuration (SKU 20LSA009IG), not a SPURGE stock record. Availability, condition, price, GST, delivery and warranty are confirmed in the SPURGE quotation.
- Confirm the supplied unit’s panel (HD 1366×768 vs FHD 1920×1080 IPS), keyboard backlight, fingerprint reader and OS licence.
- The 8 GB reference leaves one SO-DIMM socket free; 32 GB total is the documented maximum.
- Storage is either/or: a unit with a 2.5-inch drive has no M.2 slot in use, and vice versa — confirm the layout before promising upgrades.
- Lenovo’s support matrix lists end of support on 6 September 2024 for this machine type — factor that into multi-year deployment plans.
- Share quantity, workload, city and required date so SPURGE can confirm supply and quote rental or purchase terms.
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Lenovo ThinkPad L480 FAQs
Can the ThinkPad L480 RAM be upgraded?
Yes. Lenovo documents two DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets, dual-channel capable, up to 32 GB. The 8 GB reference build leaves one socket free.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsCan it have both a 2.5-inch drive and an M.2 SSD?
No — the L480 has one storage position only: either a 2.5-inch SATA bay (7 mm drives) or an M.2 2280 slot (PCIe NVMe or SATA), exclusively. The reference configuration uses the 2.5-inch bay.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrixWhat do the USB-C ports support?
Both USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 ports carry data, Power Delivery charging and DisplayPort video — one cable can drive charging and an external display. They are not Thunderbolt.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsWhich display does the L480 have?
Lenovo documents 14-inch panels in HD 1366×768 TN 220 nits (the reference SKU) and FHD 1920×1080 IPS with optional multi-touch. SPURGE confirms the supplied unit’s panel in the quotation.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 model matrixHow do I request this laptop from SPURGE?
Send the specification, quantity, city and required date. SPURGE confirms the exact unit configuration — including the panel, keyboard, storage layout and OS licence — and quotes rental or purchase terms before an order.
Check the facts at the source.
- Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480
Models tab: per-SKU factory configurations (1,496 rows, including 14 Indian rows). Reference SKU 20LSA009IG (India) verified: i5-8250U / UHD 620 / 8 GB / 256 GB 2.5-inch SSD / 14" HD / 45 Wh / 65 W USB-C / backlit English India keyboard; end of support 2024-09-06. Checked .
- Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad L480 Platform Specifications
Full specification PDF read in full: 7th/8th Gen processor table, HD 610/620 and UHD 620 graphics, dual SO-DIMM sockets (32 GB max DDR4-2400), exclusive 2.5-inch-or-M.2 storage, HD/FHD display options with optional touch, 45 Wh battery with Rapid Charge, USB-C/HDMI/Ethernet port set and wireless options. Checked .
- Lenovo Support — ThinkPad L480 (machine type 20LS)
Stable model-family support link retained for readers. Product data renders client-side; no facts are cited from it. Checked .