Lenovo ThinkPad T480 — Intel Core i5, 8th Gen
8 GB DDR4-2400 (SO-DIMM) RAM · 512 GB M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD (Opal2) · Intel UHD Graphics 620 (integrated) · 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U · 4 cores / 8 threads
Enquire about a Lenovo ThinkPad T480 business laptop for your team in India. This page documents an Indian reference configuration — Intel Core i5-8250U (4 cores), 8 GB of DDR4 memory across two SO-DIMM slots, a 512 GB NVMe SSD and a 14-inch FHD anti-glare display, with Thunderbolt 3, USB-C docking, onboard Ethernet and Lenovo’s dual-battery design. India availability and supplied-unit details are confirmed in your quotation.
- Processor
- 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U
- Memory
- 8 GB DDR4-2400 (SO-DIMM)
- Display diagonal
- 14.0 inches
Is this the right laptop for your work?
Everyday business fleets
A quad-core 14-inch ThinkPad with a 512 GB NVMe reference build, Thunderbolt 3 docking and Power Bridge battery swap covers office work and travel — one of the most capable business laptops of its generation.
Docking-heavy desk setups
Two USB-C ports (one Thunderbolt 3) drive modern docks and displays over one cable, alongside HDMI and onboard Ethernet. Validate the specific dock and monitor combination.
Long unplugged sessions
Power Bridge with the 72 Wh external battery documents up to 29 hours of MobileMark runtime. Request health checks for both batteries on renewed units.
Processor & graphics
The T480 moves the mainstream T-series to quad-core 8th Gen processors with integrated UHD Graphics 620 — a big leap over the dual-core T470.
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| Processor | 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U Verified against Indian SKU 20L5S08J00 (machine type 20L5, announced 2018-04-04, end of support 2025-03-06). Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 model matrix |
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| CPU | 4 cores / 8 threads PSREF processor entry: 4C/8T, 1.6 / 3.4 GHz, 6 MB. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 model matrix |
| Documented CPU options | 7th Gen i5-7200U/7300U; 8th Gen i3-7130U, i5-8250U/8350U (4C/8T), i7-8550U/8650U Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 model matrix |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 (integrated) A GeForce MX150 option exists on some SKUs — confirm the unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
| Documented GPU options | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620; optional NVIDIA GeForce MX150 on some SKUs Confirm which GPU the supplied unit carries. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
| External display support | External displays via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C, DisplayPort) and HDMI Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
Memory & upgrades
Two removable DDR4 SO-DIMM slots (32 GB ceiling) 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 T480 model matrix |
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| Documented memory rate | DDR4-2400, dual-channel capable Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 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 T480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 model matrix |
| Installed storage | 512 GB M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD (Opal2) Reference SKU drive in the M.2 slot; 2.5-inch SATA builds are the documented alternative (exclusive). Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 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 3.0x4 or SATA), exclusively. The reference uses the M.2 slot with a 512 GB NVMe SSD; Intel Optane memory options are documented. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 model matrix |
Display & size
The reference SKU carries the FHD WVA anti-glare panel; an HD option and multi-touch variants are documented in the 19.95 mm chassis.
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| Display diagonal | 14.0 inches Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
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| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 (FHD) WVA in the reference configuration; 1366 × 768 (HD) documented option Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 model matrix |
| Documented panel options | FHD WVA 250 nits anti-glare (reference); HD TN documented; optional multi-touch Confirm the supplied unit’s panel. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
| Width × depth × height | 336.6 × 232.5 × 19.95 mm Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
| Model weight | 1.58 kg (magnesium models, 24 Wh); 1.78 kg (48/72 Wh or 24+48 Wh); PPS models slightly heavier Published figures per chassis material and battery. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
Battery & charging
Power Bridge dual battery with an optional internal 24 Wh plus swappable 24/48/72 Wh packs — published runtimes up to 29 hours. Lenovo’s support matrix lists end of support March 2025 for this machine type.
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| Battery capacity | Optional integrated 24 Wh + swappable 24 Wh, 48 Wh or 72 Wh (reference: swappable 48 Wh, no internal listed) The reference Indian row lists a swappable 48 Wh battery without the internal cell — confirm the supplied unit’s pair. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 model matrix |
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| Published battery runtime | MobileMark 2014 (integrated graphics): 14.4 hr (24+24 Wh) / 21.8 hr (+48 Wh) / 29.0 hr (24+72 Wh) Era benchmark maxima; a renewed unit needs its own battery-health check. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
| Fast charging | Not published for this model Not published Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
| Documented power adapter | 65 W USB-C AC adapter Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 model matrix |
Ports & wireless
Two USB-A ports (one Always On), a USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 port and a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port (both with Power Delivery and DisplayPort), HDMI, onboard Ethernet and a dock connector.
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| USB ports | 2 × USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (one Always On); 1 × USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort); 1 × USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
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| Other connections | 1 × HDMI; 1 × Ethernet RJ-45; 1 × dock connector; 1 × 4-in-1 card reader; combo audio/microphone jack; optional smart card reader Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
| Ethernet | Onboard Gigabit Ethernet Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
| Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.1; optional WWAN Confirm the installed module on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 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 Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 model matrix |
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| Speakers & microphone | Stereo speakers; dual array microphone; combo audio/microphone jack Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
| Keyboard | ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint Confirm backlight and layout on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
| Biometric sign-in | Touch-style fingerprint reader, match-on-chip (reference SKU); TPM Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 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 T480 model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product Specifications |
Confirm the laptop. Then confirm the terms.
- This is an Indian reference configuration (SKU 20L5S08J00), not a SPURGE stock record. Availability, condition, price, GST, delivery and warranty are confirmed in the SPURGE quotation.
- Confirm the supplied unit’s panel (FHD vs HD, touch option), GPU (UHD 620 vs GeForce MX150 option), battery configuration and OS licence.
- The 8 GB reference leaves one SO-DIMM socket free; 32 GB 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.
- Lenovo’s support matrix lists end of support on 6 March 2025 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 T480 FAQs
Can the ThinkPad T480 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 T480 Product SpecificationsCan it have both a 2.5-inch drive and an M.2 SSD?
No — the T480 has one storage position only: either a 2.5-inch SATA bay (7 mm drives) or an M.2 2280 slot (PCIe NVMe 3.0x4 or SATA), exclusively. The reference configuration uses the M.2 slot.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 model matrixWhat USB-C ports does the T480 have?
Two: one USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 and one USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 — both with Power Delivery charging and DisplayPort video — alongside two USB-A ports, HDMI and onboard Ethernet.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Product SpecificationsWhat battery options exist?
An optional integrated 24 Wh battery pairs with a swappable 24/48/72 Wh external battery (Power Bridge). Published MobileMark 2014 runtime reaches 29 hours with the 24+72 Wh combination.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 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 panel, GPU, batteries and OS licence — and quotes rental or purchase terms before an order.
Check the facts at the source.
- Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480
Models tab: per-SKU factory configurations (2,361 rows, including 5 Indian rows). Reference SKU 20L5S08J00 (India) verified: i5-8250U / UHD 620 / 8 GB / 512 GB M.2 NVMe / 14" FHD WVA / swappable 48 Wh / fingerprint match-on-chip; end of support 2025-03-06. Checked .
- Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad T480 Platform Specifications
Full specification PDF read in full: 7th/8th Gen processors, UHD 620 + optional GeForce MX150, two SO-DIMM sockets (32 GB max DDR4-2400), exclusive 2.5-inch-or-M.2 storage with Optane options, HD/FHD panels, Power Bridge dual battery (up to 29 hr), dual USB-C with Thunderbolt 3, HDMI/Ethernet/dock port set, wireless/WWAN and security. Checked .
- Lenovo Support — ThinkPad T480 (machine type 20L5)
Stable model-specific support link retained for readers. Product data renders client-side; no facts are cited from it. Checked .