Lenovo ThinkPad T470s — Intel Core i5, 6th Gen
12 GB DDR4 (4 GB soldered + 8 GB SO-DIMM) RAM · 512 GB M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD (Opal2) · Intel HD Graphics 520 (integrated) · 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6300U · 2 cores / 4 threads
Enquire about a Lenovo ThinkPad T470s ultrabook-class business laptop for your team in India. This page documents a USA reference configuration — Intel Core i5-6300U (2 cores), 12 GB of DDR4 memory (4 GB soldered plus an 8 GB module), a 512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD and a 14-inch FHD IPS display, with Thunderbolt 3, onboard Ethernet and two integrated batteries, in a chassis starting at 1.32 kg. India availability and supplied-unit details are confirmed in your quotation.
- Processor
- 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6300U
- Display diagonal
- 14.0 inches
- Model weight
- Starting at 1.32 kg
Is this the right laptop for your work?
Travel-light business fleets
A 1.32 kg starting weight with a 512 GB NVMe reference build, Thunderbolt 3 docking and full ports suits consultants and frequent travellers.
Docking-heavy desk setups
Thunderbolt 3 drives high-resolution displays and docks over one cable, alongside HDMI and onboard Ethernet.
SSD-first deployments
M.2-only storage keeps the chassis thin; the 512 GB reference build suits modern office workloads without upgrades.
Processor & graphics
The T470s is the slim sibling of the T470 — soldered-plus-slot DDR4, M.2-only storage and two integrated batteries, with the same Thunderbolt 3 connectivity.
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| Processor | 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6300U Verified against USA SKU 20JS001HUS (machine type 20JS, announced 2017-07-18, end of support 2023-09-14); 7th Gen CPU options are documented across the matrix. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s model matrix |
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| CPU | 2 cores / 4 threads PSREF processor entry: 2C/4T, 2.4 / 3.0 GHz, 3 MB. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s model matrix |
| Documented CPU options | 6th Gen i5-6200U/6300U (2C/4T), i7-6600U; 7th Gen i5-7200U/7300U, i7-7500U/7600U Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s model matrix |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 520 (integrated) 7th Gen builds use HD 620. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
| External display support | External displays via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C, DisplayPort) and HDMI 1.4b Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
Memory & upgrades
4 GB or 8 GB is soldered with one SO-DIMM slot free — a 20 or 24 GB ceiling. Storage is M.2 only.
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| Installed memory | 12 GB DDR4 (4 GB soldered + 8 GB SO-DIMM) Soldered plus one slot; 20 GB maximum on this 4 GB-soldered variant. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s model matrix |
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| Documented memory rate | DDR4-2400 (clocks down with lower-rated processors) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
| RAM slots & upgrades | 4 GB or 8 GB soldered to the systemboard + one DDR4 SO-DIMM socket; 20 GB maximum on 4 GB-soldered models, 24 GB on 8 GB-soldered models. The reference (4 GB + 8 GB) sits at 12 GB. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s model matrix |
| Installed storage | 512 GB M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD (Opal2) M.2 storage only. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s model matrix |
| SSD slots & upgrades | M.2 SSD only — no 2.5-inch bay. Lenovo documents M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs (PCIe 3.0x4, 32 Gb/s). The reference ships a 512 GB NVMe SSD. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
Display & size
The reference SKU carries the FHD IPS panel; a WQHD IPS option and multi-touch variants are documented in the 16.9–18.8 mm chassis.
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| Display diagonal | 14.0 inches Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
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| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 (FHD) IPS in the reference configuration; 2560 × 1440 (WQHD) IPS documented option Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s model matrix |
| Documented panel options | FHD IPS 250 nits anti-glare (reference); WQHD IPS 300 nits documented; optional multi-touch Confirm the supplied unit’s panel. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
| Width × depth × height | 331 × 226.8 × 16.9–18.8 mm; CFRP hybrid display cover, magnesium bottom Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
| Model weight | Starting at 1.32 kg Published figure, not a measurement of a supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
Battery & charging
Two integrated batteries (23 Wh front + 26 Wh rear) are built in — no hot-swap on the T470s. Lenovo’s support matrix lists end of support September 2023 for this machine type.
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| Battery capacity | Two integrated batteries: 3-cell 23 Wh (front, Li-Polymer) + 3-cell 26 Wh (rear, Li-Ion) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s model matrix |
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| Published battery runtime | MobileMark 2014: up to 10.5 hr Era benchmark maximum; a renewed unit needs its own battery-health check. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
| Fast charging | Not published for this model Not published Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
| Documented power adapter | 45 W slim tip, or 45 W / 65 W USB-C AC adapter Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s model matrix |
Ports & wireless
Three USB-A ports (one Always On), a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort, HDMI, onboard Ethernet and a dock connector.
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| USB ports | 3 × USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (one Always On); 1 × USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (Power Delivery and DisplayPort) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
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| Other connections | 1 × HDMI 1.4b; 1 × Ethernet RJ-45; 1 × dock connector; 1 × 4-in-1 card reader; combo audio/microphone jack; optional smart card reader Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
| Ethernet | Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (non-vPro models) or I219-LM (vPro models) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
| Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.1; optional WWAN/WiGig Confirm the installed module on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s model matrix |
Camera & everyday use
A 720p camera, match-on-chip fingerprint reader and ThinkPad keyboard cover the everyday basics.
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| Camera | 720p webcam, fixed focus Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s model matrix |
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| Speakers & microphone | Stereo speakers; dual array microphone; combo audio/microphone jack Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
| Keyboard | ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint Confirm backlight and layout on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
| Biometric sign-in | Touch-style fingerprint reader, match-on-chip (reference SKU); TPM Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s 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 T470s model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product Specifications |
Confirm the laptop. Then confirm the terms.
- This is a USA reference configuration (SKU 20JS001HUS), not an Indian retail record or a SPURGE stock claim. Availability, condition, price, GST, delivery and warranty are confirmed in the SPURGE quotation.
- Memory ceiling depends on the soldered amount (20 or 24 GB) — confirm the supplied unit’s configuration before promising upgrades.
- Storage is M.2 only — confirm the installed drive type (SATA vs PCIe NVMe) before a swap.
- Both batteries are internal — battery service is a technician job; request health reports for renewed units.
- Lenovo’s support matrix lists end of support on 14 September 2023 for this machine type — factor that into 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 T470s FAQs
Can the ThinkPad T470s RAM be upgraded?
Yes, within a ceiling. Lenovo documents 4 GB or 8 GB soldered to the systemboard plus one SO-DIMM socket — a 20 GB maximum on 4 GB-soldered models and 24 GB on 8 GB-soldered models. The 12 GB reference build adds one 8 GB module.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product SpecificationsDoes the T470s have a 2.5-inch drive bay?
No — the T470s uses M.2 SSD storage only (no 2.5-inch bay). Lenovo documents M.2 SATA and M.2 PCIe NVMe (PCIe 3.0x4, 32 Gb/s) drives.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product SpecificationsHow is the T470s different from the T470?
The T470s is the slim variant: soldered-plus-slot memory (20/24 GB ceiling), M.2-only storage, and two integrated batteries instead of the T470’s hot-swap Power Bridge design. The T470 offers two full SO-DIMM slots, a 2.5-inch bay option and swappable batteries. Both share Thunderbolt 3.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product SpecificationsCan the T470s battery be swapped on the go?
No — the T470s has two integrated batteries (23 Wh front + 26 Wh rear). Published MobileMark 2014 runtime is up to 10.5 hours.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Product SpecificationsHow do I request this laptop from SPURGE?
Send the specification, quantity, city and required date. SPURGE confirms the exact unit configuration — including the soldered memory, storage type and OS licence — and quotes rental or purchase terms before an order.
Check the facts at the source.
- Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s
Models tab: per-SKU factory configurations (3,629 rows). Reference SKU 20JS001HUS (US) verified: i5-6300U / 12 GB (4 GB soldered + 8 GB) / 512 GB M.2 NVMe / 14" FHD IPS / dual integrated battery / fingerprint match-on-chip; end of support 2023-09-14. Checked .
- Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T470s Platform Specifications
Full specification PDF read in full: 6th/7th Gen processors, HD 520/620 graphics, 4/8 GB soldered + one SO-DIMM (20/24 GB max DDR4), M.2-only storage (SATA or PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe), FHD/WQHD IPS panels, dual integrated 23+26 Wh batteries (up to 10.5 hr), Thunderbolt 3 port set with Ethernet and dock, wireless/WiGig/WWAN and security. Checked .
- Lenovo Support — ThinkPad T470s (machine type 20JS)
Stable model-specific support link retained for readers. Product data renders client-side; no facts are cited from it. Checked .