ThinkPad E480 Platform Specifications Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)

Processor 7th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 Processor Dimensions Aluminum (WxDxH): 12.96" x 9.53" x 0.78"; 329mm x 242mm x 19.9mm
(i3-7130U is NOT available in US and EMEA) or PC/ABS (WxDxH): 12.96" x 9.53" x 0.83"; 329mm x 242mm x 21.9mm
Processor # of # of Base Max Turbo Memory Processor Weight Starting at 3.87 lb / 1.75kg
Cache Case color Black or silver
Number Cores Threads Frequency Frequency Types Graphics
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Case material Display cover: Aluminum or PC/ABS plastic;
i3-7020U 2.3 GHz 3MB
Intel HD Graphics Bottom: PC/ABS plastic
i3-7130U 2 4 2.7 GHz - 3MB DDR4-2133
620 Smart card reader None
i5-7200U 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB
Media reader MicroSD card reader
8th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor Ports One USB 2.0, two USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On),
Processor # of # of Base Max Turbo Memory Processor one USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 (with the function of Power Delivery and DisplayPort),
Cache HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone / microphone combo jack,
Number Cores Threads Frequency Frequency Types Graphics
i3-8130U 2 4 2.2 GHz 3.4 GHz 4MB microSD card reader, security keyhole
Intel UHD Graphics * Depending on many factors, actual data transfer speed may be lower than theoretical speed
i5-8250U 1.6 GHz 3.4 GHz 6MB DDR4-2400
4 8 620 Camera HD720p camera, fixed focus
i7-8550U 1.8 GHz 4.0 GHz 8MB
Audio support
HD Audio, Synaptic CX11852 codec /
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620 or Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor only or stereo speakers, 1.5W x 2, Dolby Advanced Audio /
Intel HD Graphics 620 or Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor and dual array microphone, headphone / microphone combo jack
AMD Radeon RX 550 Graphics, 2GB GDDR5 memory; Keyboard 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, optional LED backlight
supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C; UltraNav TrackPoint pointing device and buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad
supports dual independent display;
Max resolution: 1920x1080 (HDMI)@60Hz Security Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Security chip Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in chipset or discrete TPM 2.0 TCG Certified
Chipset Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform (may be disabled in some region)
Memory 32GB max / 2400MHz DDR4, dual-channel capable, two DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets System Mgt None
* System clocks down for processors with lower memory controller Fingerprint reader Optional: Touch style fingerprint reader on the palm rest
Display Some: 14.0" (355mm) HD (1366x768), anti-glare, LED backlight, NFC None
220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400:1 contrast ratio Battery Integrated Li-ion 45Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr)
Some: 14.0" (355mm) FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, WVA, with 65W AC adapter
250 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400:1 contrast ratio Max battery life MobileMark 2014: 13.51 hr
Multi-touch None * Battery life varies significantly with hardware configurations, settings, usage, & other factors
Storage Up to 2 drives (one M.2 SSD and one HDD) AC adapter 45W or 65W USB Type-C AC adapter
Some: HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, removable, upgradable, Operating system Optional: Windows 10 Home 64 or Windows 10 Pro 64
Active Protection System
Some: M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe Limited warranty One of the following, configurable by model:
Optane memory Optional: Intel Optane memory, PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2 • 1-year mail-in repair service
Optical None • 1-year depot repair service
Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Connection, Realtek R8111GUS Mil-Spec test MIL-STD-810G military testing
WLAN + One of the following, configurable by model: Environment EPEAT Gold (US only); ENERGY STAR 6.1; TCO Certified; RoHS-compliant
Bluetooth • Realtek RTL8821CE, Wi-Fi 1x1 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1, M.2 card
• Realtek RTL8822BE, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1, M.2 card
• Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165, Wi-Fi 1x1 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1, M.2 card
• Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1, M.2 card
WWAN None
SIM card None
Note: The specifications above may not be available in all regions. Lenovo
July 2020