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Lenovo ThinkPad T470 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T480

    13.25 in
    0.79 in
    Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Laptop
    Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      13.25 in
      0.79 in
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Laptop
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      8
      4.3 out of 5
      4 user ratings
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      10
      4.4 out of 5
      6 user ratings
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      User rating
      312
      3.3 out of 5
      312 user ratings
      5 stars
      		15 %
      4 stars
      		21 %
      3 stars
      		47 %
      2 stars
      		15 %
      1 stars
      		1 %
      413
      3.3 out of 5
      413 user ratings
      5 stars
      		14 %
      4 stars
      		19 %
      3 stars
      		50 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Display

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080|2560 x 1440
      Aspect ratio16:916:9
      Screen size14.0 in14.0 in
      WidescreenYesYes
      Panel typeIPSIPS
      Brightness250.0 cd/m²
      • 250
      • 300
      Display surfaceMattMatt
      Touchscreennono
      LED backlightyesyes
      LCD backlight technologyLED backlightLED backlight

      Audio properties

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Speakersyesyes
      CodecRealtek ALC3268Realtek ALC3287

      Video

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Graphics processor
      • Intel HD Graphics 520
      • Intel HD Graphics 620
      • Intel UHD Graphics 620
      • NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
      Video memory sizeNone
      • 2 GB
      • None
      Video memory typeNone
      • GDDR5 SDRAM
      • None

      Processor

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      CPU model
      • Intel Core i5 6200U
      • Intel Core i5 7200U
      • Intel Core i5 8250U
      • Intel Core i7 8550U
      Clock speed2133.0 MHz2400.0 MHz
      Number of coresDual-CoreQuad-Core
      64-bit computingyesyes
      Cache3 MB
      • 6 MB
      • 8 MB

      Memory

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      RAM size8 GB
      • 16 GB
      • 32 GB
      • 8 GB
      TechnologyDDR4 SDRAMDDR4 SDRAM
      Form factorSO-DIMM 260-pinSO-DIMM 260-pin
      Clock speed2133.0 MHz2400.0 MHz
      Max RAM supported32 GB32 GB
      Memory slots22

      Input

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Input methodThinkPad UltraNavThinkPad UltraNav
      Fingerprint readeryesyes
      Numeric keypadnono
      Keyboard backlightyesyes
      Security
      • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
      • Fingerprint reader
      • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
      • Fingerprint reader
      • Smart card reader
      • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
      • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
      • Fingerprint reader
      • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
      • Fingerprint reader
      • Smart card reader

      Network

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Wi-Fiyesyes
      Wi-Fi standards
      • 802.11a
      • 802.11ac
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n
      • 802.11a
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n
      • 802.11ac
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.14.1
      InterfaceGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
      Ethernet LAN data rates
      • 10
      • 100
      • 1000
      • 10
      • 100
      • 1000

      Dimensions

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Height0.79 in0.79 in
      Weight58.2 oz
      • 1650.0
      • 1670.0
      Width13.25 in13.25 in
      Depth9.15 in9.15 in

      Design

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Housing material
      • Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
      • Polyphenylene sulfide
      • Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
      • Polyphenylene sulfide

      Camera

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Built in camerayesyes
      Camera resolutionHDHD

      Connectivity

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Ethernet LANyesyes
      Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) quantity11
      HDMI ports quantity11
      HDMI version1.4b1.4b

      Power

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Battery capacity24.0 Wh24.0 Wh
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery cells33

      Storage

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Main storage256 GB SSD
      • 256 GB SSD
      • 512 GB SSD
      Storage typeM.2 PCIe NVMe
      • M.2 2280 PCIE NVMe
      • M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
      • M.2 PCIe NVMe
      Integrated card readeryesyes
      Compatible memory cards
      • MMC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • MMC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Optical drive typeNoneNone

      Certifications

      Lenovo ThinkPad T470Lenovo ThinkPad T470
      Lenovo ThinkPad T480Lenovo ThinkPad T480
      Energy Staryesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
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