Lenovo ThinkPad E480 i5 14 inch IPS HDD Black

MPN: 20KN0036SP  |  EAN: 0192158570785  |  Model: ThinkPad E480

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Lenovo ThinkPad E480 i5 14 inch IPS HDD Black - 20KN0036SP Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
College (Students)
Just Right
Watching Movies
Just Right
Simple Music Editing
Just Right
Pro Music Production
Just Right
Bookkeeping
Just Right
Front-end Development
Just Right
Social Media
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Outstanding
Use Around the Office
Outstanding
Use At the Client's
Outstanding
Use in Public Places
Outstanding
Carrying All the Time
Very Good
Carrying Occasionally
Very Good
Presentations
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
13 to 14 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Just Right

Great for photo editing

Achieve great photo editing results with the ThinkPad E480 from Lenovo. It comes with a large storage capacity for any pictures you keep on locally on the laptop. It also boasts a handy Memory Card Reader, making it incredibly easy to transfer pictures from your camera while on the move.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the ThinkPad E480 provides a good balance of portability and performance. With b/g/n/ac WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.

All about the Films!

With a high resolution Advanced screen the excellent ThinkPad E480 was built to allow you enjoy movies, serials and animation. And with a HDMI port, you can connect the laptop to your TV or projector for an even more cinematic experience.

Music and Audio

The ThinkPad E480 provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 500 GB. Also, the Intel Core i5-8250U processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Its all about the Beats

Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (1920 x 1080 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup.

Book keeping

The 14 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows

Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. 

Your Lenovo's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

With a 7577 CPU and 8 GB of RAM, the ThinkPad E480 is ideal for front-end development. Whether you’re coding basic HTML5, or working with more complex JavaScript frameworks, this laptop has everything you need.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i5-8250U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the ThinkPad E480

Surf the web at speed thanks to the ThinkPad E480’s speedy b/g/n/ac WiFi interface.

Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.

Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 1.60 GHz processor is ideal. With 13 hours battery life, you can stay connected between charges.

Battery life is fairly decent

Light and powerful, the 13 hours battery life of the ThinkPad E480 allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

For anyone who works on the road, or outside the office, portability is everything. With a battery life of 13 hours, the ThinkPad E480 can go the distance for you while working on the move.

The 13 hours battery life in the ThinkPad E480 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city.

With an impressive run time of approximately 13 hours, the ThinkPad E480 will keep you entertained, or working, throughout the duration of your trip.

If you’re always on the move around your office, you need a laptop that moves with you. The ThinkPad E480 offers 13 hours of battery life so you can swap desks as much as you like between charges.

With a great run time of approximately 13 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

Suits your occasional mobility

The ThinkPad E480 is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 1.75 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Great to use on the go!

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The ThinkPad E480 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Presentations

It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.

Looks like your everyday laptop

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

Looks very professional

Traditional and corporate, the ThinkPad E480 will not be out of place in any office, anywhere in the world.

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Technical Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad E480 i5 14 inch IPS HDD Black - 20KN0036SP Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Housing Material Aluminium
Display
Display Brightness 250 cd/m²
Display Contrast Ratio 400:1
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 14 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i5
Processor Model Intel Core i5-8250U
Processor Speed 1.60 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 8 GB
RAM Speed 2400 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
HDD Capacity 500 GB
Storage Total Capacity 500 GB
Storage Type HDD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Graphics Card Type Integrated
Audio
Sound System Dolby Advanced Audio
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.1
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 1.4b
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
USB 2.0 Ports 1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports 1
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Keyboard
Keyboard Spill Resistant Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Pro
Battery
Battery Life 13 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 24.2 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 1.9 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 32.9 cm
Weight 1.75 kg
Certifications & Compliance
Energy Star Certified Yes
RoHS Compliance 1