@@silentwalker-ns9cyI’m very happy for the purchase I made. I use mostly Linux and VMs but win11 runs good as well! Paid 280€ for i7, fingerprint scanner, backlit keyboard, wwan modem and an overall good condition
@@SimplyTheBestCSGO I have one, the trackpad is good, supports all common gestures, the trackpoint takes getting used to but it seems fairly precise, I find I end up using both depending on where my hands are. The backlit keyboard, if you get it (not all have it), is just white and cannot be changed. Has 3 brightness levels, off, dim, and full on.
Excellent review, thank you! Every couple months, I would daydream about getting a new laptop, and I kept finding and watching this review. I never found a brick & mortar that carried any of these models, and it was so helpful to get the size/weight/screen side-by-side comparison. Anyway, I finally settled on the T480s, and I'm loving it, thanks for your review!
hey lisa, I love thinkpads, and I love that we get to compare all 3 major candidates, but adding one latitude and one elitebook to the bussiness tier comparision video would be amazing.
Lisa...love your reviews. Always so fair and thorough. I checked the Lenovo website and the NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GDDR5 2GB is limited to vPro processors. Not sure if that's due to an engineering requirement or if it's a sales decision, but that's the way it's configured on the website. If you select either of the vPro processors offered, you will then have the option to swap out the Intel GPU for NVIDIA.
Yes, im Germany you can get the MX150 e.g. via www.campuspoint.de/lenovocampus-thinkpad-t480s-20l8s02e00.html ... it has also been tested so far www.notebookcheck.com/Test-Lenovo-ThinkPad-T480s-i7-8550U-MX150-Max-Q-Laptop.287372.0.html . The WQHD-Display seems to be much better then the FHD!
Lisa!!!! OMG you're so still doing these reviews, I bought my ultrabook after watching your reviews of it, it's been with me for 10 years! And here we are again haha I wonder if you're still reviewing laptops in 2024...
I recently purchased this one. I get approximately 5.8 hours of battery backup with fedora(heavy usage). Which I believe its expected(any comments??) Apart from display as mentioned in the video, its super awesome. Worth for the money.
Really wanting to see the ThinkPad P52s. Your comparison of the T480, T480s, and X1 Carbon is a great idea, but also a comparo of the T580 and T52s is what I'm looking for! :D
The MX150 is quite a bit better than the 8th Gen UHD Graphics . The MX150 is a Mobile GT 1030. The MX150 is better than a 950M. It's not very low end for a mobile GPU. You should opt for a MX150 when getting a T480s, especially when you want to game and do video editing and whatnot.
Life changing video. I had never noticed the Lenovo keyboard manager shown at 8:23. The only real gripe I have with my X1 yoga is the weird FN key placement. Now all is right in the world.
Another awesome review Lisa! I just hope that you’ll do some reviews for entry level laptops for students who just needs to do basic tasks on a laptop that won’t break the bank. Really looking forward to that! 😊
Please do a comparison between the t480, t480s, and the x280! They are all kinda similar and I’m quite confused on which to get. Great video as always!
Inkwell T. Mouse well you can upgrade the second battery (one is built in, another one in the back). Upgrade ram till 32gb DDR4, choose FHD or 4k screen (went with the 4k, 16gig, i7 v8650 and the 256 opal drive). A full-size SD slot, which I love u can alsways use an adapter for micro SD. USB c thunderbolt + USB 3, type C charging and more. U can upgrade the SSD as well...thought about doing a quick kinda "review" soon?
The #1 difference between non-S and S models is the simple fact that you get carbon fiber on the S models. I've made the mistake of buying a non-carbon fiber lenovo laptop just once in a T460p and the plastic is just horrible! Speaking of the P, that is probably why you can't get the MX150 in the T480s yet. I'm just sure what Lenovo is doing.
I returned my T480s because of the keyboard... I'm aware Lenovo uses multiple manufacturers for their parts and I just got unlucky. Lisa's is definitely using the highest quality parts to be reviewed.
Hi Lisa, fantastic review! I'm between this and the t480. I'm wondering which of the two runs quieter? I noticed the t480s has a heatsink which should help with dissipating heat. On the other hand, the t480 is less cramped inside. Any help with these questions will be greatly appreciated!
You can do auctions on the side. Awesome review. I just bought the Costco version of this T480s Model 20L7S01200 with i7-gen 8, 15GB memory and 512GB SSD for $1250. Good to know its upgradable which i will do in a few years when the warranty runs out. I like my laptops to last at least 6 years and hope this on is up for the longhaul. I watched your video twice - a lot of the stuff you mentioned, i have no idea what you are talking about. I do like photos, creating videos, music etc... But mainly use for MS office docs, business stuff. It didn't come with the touch screen. Is that something that can be changed later? Thank you for feedback.
MobileTechReview hey Lisa, great review. Ever consider a smackdown between Lenovo and Dell? Like having the T480s go up against the Latitude 7490, or maybe even the Carbon X1 against the 7390?
The version with MX150 is available in Germany, but only in Lenovo's campus program (= only available for students and teachers, and it comes without an OS)
Use the T470s and its great. Why did they add the spring clip to the RJ45 port, its the reason we stopped buying the Dell 7480 which has the clip and breaks! Seems like a good idea to keep the thin profile but general users abuse their laptops and the clip becomes loose quickly.
So the old T440s has become the new T480... Hard drive bay, good color gamut screen and bridge battery!!! I cannot live with out that massive 72wh battery! Similar weight actually!
Absolutely looking forward to the 4 ThinkPad smack down. If possible can you show or discuss the docking options? As for the Nvidia graphics option I've seen where this is only available through channel only SKU's. I have a T460s with Nvidia GeForce in it and the model was never listed on the Lenovo website.
What's the benefit of having FullHD or even higher resolution on a 12,5" or 14" laptop? I loved my old HP Pavilion's 15,6" size and 1366x768 resolution. I could read everything with ease.
It looks like the key travel is less on here than on the T480. Is that right? 'Cause that's weird that my trusty T440s would have the same key travel as the T480, but not the T480s?
R us sure about upgrading the ssd because on Reddit, they say it is upgradable and they even say that the default one is as as fast as aftermarket ones
Ah ok ... in this case I won't agree: * G5 has 400 nits displays, much brighter than G4 (see www.notebookcheck.net/HP-EliteBook-840-G4-What-is-the-best-display-option.223934.0.html ) * G5 has also a redesigned chassis and speakers * G5 has call-media-keys -> different Keyboard Just to call a few differences. Especially the brighter displays are very interesting ... hopefully the gamut and color values are equally exciting ;)
German site released an extensive test: www.notebookcheck.com/Test-HP-EliteBook-840-G5-i5-8250U-SSD-Full-HD-Laptop.289998.0.html ... Display difference seems to be a huge upgrade in comparison to G4.
Great review as always, Lisa. You're the best! That T480s is a compelling notebook...and if I were in the market that would be on my short list. However, my almost 6-year-old T430s is still spectacular. It has 16 gb of RAM and a 512 gb SSD. The display isn't the best, but fine for my needs. It's pretty much bulletproof and the Ultrabay is extremely useful.
hi lisa, I really like your vid. I'm looking for a laptop to write some code, no games, no video or pic editing. T and X serial products are really expensive for me, I found Thinkpad E480, What do you think of it ? Some people say E-series are bad quality, I'm a little worried. Please give me some advice, appreciate your reply.
Since today i have got the t480s with everything you can get in. i like it :) my last maschine was a hp elitebook 8470p. i have to learn fnctrl or i swich this keys but at the moment iam very happy with it :)
I was wondering whats the deal with the different thunderbolt options. I keep hearing about the generations & throughput but, I also hear that X4 channels is super important especially if looking at using an external GPU :/
Does the 1920*1080 FHD screen make reading hard? Do you have to upscale webpage for readability? why the small 14 inch screen needs that high resolution. I like a T480s with lower resolution for daily usage.
Screen display of the T480s is really dim. When you face to face with the screen is fine but when you move your head to the right or left its actually turns really bad that you could not see anything..🤔
For me I still can work in a driver seat by open it almost full range and rest the display against the steering wheel. Some occasions that I parked and wait for something for short time. It's not very comfortable but it can.
Here in 2023!
Just bought a T480s and am watching this video waiting for it to arrive!
How are you enjoying it? I’m thinking about buying one myself
@@silentwalker-ns9cyI’m very happy for the purchase I made. I use mostly Linux and VMs but win11 runs good as well! Paid 280€ for i7, fingerprint scanner, backlit keyboard, wwan modem and an overall good condition
I bought one in 2023 also it works great.
@@peterzhang6091 is the trackbad good or the red button? what colour is the backlit keyboard and can you change colours?
@@SimplyTheBestCSGO I have one, the trackpad is good, supports all common gestures, the trackpoint takes getting used to but it seems fairly precise, I find I end up using both depending on where my hands are. The backlit keyboard, if you get it (not all have it), is just white and cannot be changed. Has 3 brightness levels, off, dim, and full on.
Excellent review, thank you! Every couple months, I would daydream about getting a new laptop, and I kept finding and watching this review. I never found a brick & mortar that carried any of these models, and it was so helpful to get the size/weight/screen side-by-side comparison. Anyway, I finally settled on the T480s, and I'm loving it, thanks for your review!
Lisa Grade... simply the best reviewer and simply the best t-shirts on youtube.
Thanks for this review, Lisa! I pulled the trigger on an open-box T480s after watching this and I couldn't be happier
Hi how was your experience with it? Thinking of getting one
Bought a Carbon a couple of years ago but still checking out Lisa's review from time to time because it's fun to watch!
Hi Lisa, always I feel thankful for your hard working on review video. very detail and useful information there. Ta very much~~
Lisa's reviews are the best. Honest, straight-forward, all the facts that we want and need to know and presented in a clear and concise manner.
hey lisa, I love thinkpads, and I love that we get to compare all 3 major candidates, but adding one latitude and one elitebook to the bussiness tier comparision video would be amazing.
Especially a review and comparison of the Elitebook G5 would be awesome!
Finally the ThinkPad review I've been waiting for! - 'I'm gonna look at it now!'
Lisa...love your reviews. Always so fair and thorough.
I checked the Lenovo website and the NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GDDR5 2GB is limited to vPro processors. Not sure if that's due to an engineering requirement or if it's a sales decision, but that's the way it's configured on the website. If you select either of the vPro processors offered, you will then have the option to swap out the Intel GPU for NVIDIA.
Yes, I saw that with the T480, but not for the T480s.
If you go to Germany site like ok1.de, they'll have MX150 available with Non vPro CPU.
Yes, im Germany you can get the MX150 e.g. via www.campuspoint.de/lenovocampus-thinkpad-t480s-20l8s02e00.html ... it has also been tested so far www.notebookcheck.com/Test-Lenovo-ThinkPad-T480s-i7-8550U-MX150-Max-Q-Laptop.287372.0.html . The WQHD-Display seems to be much better then the FHD!
Dexter Ian Hello, that config is awesome! I am in California. I wonder if they can ship!
Always a great video Lisa.
Helping me a bunch with my buyers anxiety which the laptop market is notorious for
Lisa!!!! OMG you're so still doing these reviews, I bought my ultrabook after watching your reviews of it, it's been with me for 10 years! And here we are again haha
I wonder if you're still reviewing laptops in 2024...
I recently purchased this one. I get approximately 5.8 hours of battery backup with fedora(heavy usage). Which I believe its expected(any comments??)
Apart from display as mentioned in the video, its super awesome. Worth for the money.
I was expecting this review!. Thank Lisa!
Hi! Thanks for this! This helped me decide on my next computer. My new t480s is en route!
Another great video as usual.
I've been following Lisa since before she was doing videos.
Really wanting to see the ThinkPad P52s. Your comparison of the T480, T480s, and X1 Carbon is a great idea, but also a comparo of the T580 and T52s is what I'm looking for! :D
I guess except for the GPU (Geforce vs. Quadro), there is no difference between T580 and P52s.
How i have waited for this review!! :D
The MX150 is quite a bit better than the 8th Gen UHD Graphics . The MX150 is a Mobile GT 1030. The MX150 is better than a 950M. It's not very low end for a mobile GPU. You should opt for a MX150 when getting a T480s, especially when you want to game and do video editing and whatnot.
Still waiting for the heart ❤️
Life changing video. I had never noticed the Lenovo keyboard manager shown at 8:23. The only real gripe I have with my X1 yoga is the weird FN key placement. Now all is right in the world.
I like your review, well-done and thanks for these important information about this product
Excellent review, Lisa. Thanks!
Another great review. I am still on my moded T440s, and think will wait for T490s and skip this one.
So, at last decided to upgrade my T440s i5 to L380 Yoga i7/512GB SSD, found at acceptable price. Hope gonna enjoy it using.
Another awesome review Lisa! I just hope that you’ll do some reviews for entry level laptops for students who just needs to do basic tasks on a laptop that won’t break the bank. Really looking forward to that! 😊
Please do a comparison between the t480, t480s, and the x280! They are all kinda similar and I’m quite confused on which to get. Great video as always!
Love your Thinkpad reviews! - Excited for the T480 vs T480s comparisons!
Was thinking of t480s and p52s...went with the p52s. So far absolutely happy:-)
Tiger Powers what upgrades or expandability does the P52s have? Haven't found a good review or teardown of it yet.
Inkwell T. Mouse well you can upgrade the second battery (one is built in, another one in the back). Upgrade ram till 32gb DDR4, choose FHD or 4k screen (went with the 4k, 16gig, i7 v8650 and the 256 opal drive). A full-size SD slot, which I love u can alsways use an adapter for micro SD. USB c thunderbolt + USB 3, type C charging and more. U can upgrade the SSD as well...thought about doing a quick kinda "review" soon?
Does it have M.2 and HDD slot or 2 M.2?
I run it with the 256 OPAL2 NVM M.2 but u can also configure it with a Sata III SSD so its got both
if only Lenovo would configure better screens😕
1080p is fine!
@@leontechtalkshe is taking about colour gamut
The #1 difference between non-S and S models is the simple fact that you get carbon fiber on the S models. I've made the mistake of buying a non-carbon fiber lenovo laptop just once in a T460p and the plastic is just horrible! Speaking of the P, that is probably why you can't get the MX150 in the T480s yet. I'm just sure what Lenovo is doing.
i love your reviews
I returned my T480s because of the keyboard... I'm aware Lenovo uses multiple manufacturers for their parts and I just got unlucky. Lisa's is definitely using the highest quality parts to be reviewed.
i guess this is the only major channel that reviews thinkpads
Great review, thanks!
Thank you very much , fantastic video
I love the traditional Thinkpad format - but NOT the move to myriad minimal difference reduced functionality Ultrabooks!
Such a great laptop, I want one....with an H six core 45W CPU. Very sad they cancelled the T4x0p, but perhaps the T580p will be the one to get.
Hi Lisa, fantastic review! I'm between this and the t480. I'm wondering which of the two runs quieter? I noticed the t480s has a heatsink which should help with dissipating heat. On the other hand, the t480 is less cramped inside. Any help with these questions will be greatly appreciated!
Found any answers yet?
Will you be reviewing the new t580 with the bigger battery?
Excellent review,
You can do auctions on the side. Awesome review.
I just bought the Costco version of this T480s Model 20L7S01200 with i7-gen 8, 15GB memory and 512GB SSD for $1250. Good to know its upgradable which i will do in a few years when the warranty runs out. I like my laptops to last at least 6 years and hope this on is up for the longhaul.
I watched your video twice - a lot of the stuff you mentioned, i have no idea what you are talking about. I do like photos, creating videos, music etc... But mainly use for MS office docs, business stuff. It didn't come with the touch screen. Is that something that can be changed later?
Thank you for feedback.
T M Just bought the T480s for the same deal at Costco also! I Can’t wait to get it!
Can't wait for the smack down.
Hey, great videos!
Why not a smack down between Alienware 15” vs Acer Predator Triton 700
Which one do you think is better and why?
Thanks for the no-nonsense review, much appreciated.
MobileTechReview hey Lisa, great review. Ever consider a smackdown between Lenovo and Dell? Like having the T480s go up against the Latitude 7490, or maybe even the Carbon X1 against the 7390?
The version with MX150 is available in Germany, but only in Lenovo's campus program (= only available for students and teachers, and it comes without an OS)
Lisa, the graphic with the LBS. weight is incorrect. Lenovo states the following:
Starting at 2.90 lbs (1.3 kg)
The X1 Carbon is 2.5lbs I believe.
Hey Lisa, you listed the weight in the video as 2.49Lbs, instead of 2.9lbs, the weight in metrics is right though
I would prefer a comparison between the X1c6, T480s and X280, as I think these are the most similar (and are what I am choosing between).
Thanks for the great reviews. How does the T480/480s compare to the T580? Is the T580 the T480 with a number pad? Thanks.
I was watching BBT earlier and God you sound just like Sara Gilbert 🤩
The screen spec on T480s is so disappointing. Wish they could have the same options as X1 Carbon.
Use the T470s and its great. Why did they add the spring clip to the RJ45 port, its the reason we stopped buying the Dell 7480 which has the clip and breaks! Seems like a good idea to keep the thin profile but general users abuse their laptops and the clip becomes loose quickly.
Great review! Any chance of a comparison with Dell XPS 13/15?
So the old T440s has become the new T480... Hard drive bay, good color gamut screen and bridge battery!!! I cannot live with out that massive 72wh battery! Similar weight actually!
Sooo helpful! Thank you.
Absolutely looking forward to the 4 ThinkPad smack down. If possible can you show or discuss the docking options? As for the Nvidia graphics option I've seen where this is only available through channel only SKU's. I have a T460s with Nvidia GeForce in it and the model was never listed on the Lenovo website.
Need more hands on review on the touch screen feature.
I loved the vid, Thanks!
Can get these dirt cheap used now. Great for Linux.
The fact that these companies are including physical webcam covers says a lot...
About 15 years too late
I'm waiting for the T580 review. Would you compare that one to rest of em too? :D
Lisa, When are you going to review the AMD Ryzen Thinkpad E485?
My brand new Latitude work laptop came with 1366x768 - I was shocked... They still make low res screens.
What's the benefit of having FullHD or even higher resolution on a 12,5" or 14" laptop? I loved my old HP Pavilion's 15,6" size and 1366x768 resolution. I could read everything with ease.
Hate companies that make a ton of different variants like that. Makes me feel that they just want to sell and not care about the UX.
Good review my dear, keep it up.
We need a smackdown!! :
Dell XPS 15" 2 in 1 vs Hp Spectre x360 15" (2018) vs Surface book!
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s How much the Price?
So that's the lenovo thinkpad t480s ❤❤❤❤
It looks like the key travel is less on here than on the T480. Is that right? 'Cause that's weird that my trusty T440s would have the same key travel as the T480, but not the T480s?
R us sure about upgrading the ssd because on Reddit, they say it is upgradable and they even say that the default one is as as fast as aftermarket ones
Hi Lisa, Do you plan to review the HP Elitebook 800 Series G5? The display specs sounds better than the Lenovos.
Cheers
Same question here ... please do a full review of the Elitebook G5 series!
I'm confused: No difference compared to what?
Ah ok ... in this case I won't agree:
* G5 has 400 nits displays, much brighter than G4 (see www.notebookcheck.net/HP-EliteBook-840-G4-What-is-the-best-display-option.223934.0.html )
* G5 has also a redesigned chassis and speakers
* G5 has call-media-keys -> different Keyboard
Just to call a few differences. Especially the brighter displays are very interesting ... hopefully the gamut and color values are equally exciting ;)
German site released an extensive test: www.notebookcheck.com/Test-HP-EliteBook-840-G5-i5-8250U-SSD-Full-HD-Laptop.289998.0.html ... Display difference seems to be a huge upgrade in comparison to G4.
btw i love your reviews
Is it possibly to change the display out for a IPS 1080p?
Give me that thing with the HDR display from the new X1/Yoga and it's a deal!
Why do they swap around the Ctrl and Fn keys? It must be annoying.
Thank you for getting rid of cat pics :) would be nice if they are full screen as well
Great review as always, Lisa. You're the best! That T480s is a compelling notebook...and if I were in the market that would be on my short list.
However, my almost 6-year-old T430s is still spectacular. It has 16 gb of RAM and a 512 gb SSD. The display isn't the best, but fine for my needs. It's pretty much bulletproof and the Ultrabay is extremely useful.
hi lisa, I really like your vid.
I'm looking for a laptop to write some code, no games, no video or pic editing.
T and X serial products are really expensive for me, I found Thinkpad E480, What do you think of it ? Some people say E-series are bad quality, I'm a little worried. Please give me some advice, appreciate your reply.
Good review thanks for share
Msi gs65 review please. Awesome job as allways
Since today i have got the t480s with everything you can get in.
i like it :) my last maschine was a hp elitebook 8470p.
i have to learn fnctrl or i swich this keys but at the moment iam very happy with it :)
I was wondering whats the deal with the different thunderbolt options. I keep hearing about the generations & throughput but, I also hear that X4 channels is super important especially if looking at using an external GPU :/
Hey Lisa, I'd like to know if I can use an "active pen" on the thinkpad T480s that has the screen-touch ?
Does the 1920*1080 FHD screen make reading hard? Do you have to upscale webpage for readability? why the small 14 inch screen needs that high resolution. I like a T480s with lower resolution for daily usage.
Is it still a good pick in 2024 to run linux ?
Bro let me know if you know
lisa hope your will review the tablet 3rd in coming days.
Screen display of the T480s is really dim. When you face to face with the screen is fine but when you move your head to the right or left its actually turns really bad that you could not see anything..🤔
It has the privacy guard screen. This is so idiots don't see what you're doing from the side in a public place.
Why don't you make a review of the E480 model?
Actually ,you can install a m2 2242 pcie in the wwan slot ,as far as i know, but they arent really available still
Can't believe my t470 is already out of date. Wow
Maybe this is a strange question, but what is the purpose of allowing the laptop to unfold completely flat at 180 degrees, but not beyond?
HxCPokemonMaster May be to prevent the damage to the hinge mechanic when you accidentally press against? My guess, ( I wanna know the answer too...)
For me I still can work in a driver seat by open it almost full range and rest the display against the steering wheel. Some occasions that I parked and wait for something for short time. It's not very comfortable but it can.
For beyond 180 degree, they keep it for YOGA series to higher price tag.
Hey Lisa, did you have a 1440p version to test the display by any chance?
there are a fine line between this and an x1 carbon functionality speaking. why don't they put a better gpu on that? like a max q gtx 1050ti
Could you please review the new Lenovo thinkpad p53. Send like a solid laptop but nobody has one I can touch and check out
Please review ThinkPad E580!
How to use the smart card as it is filled with something. How to remove it
So these 8th gen Intel U processors are quad core??
That's correct.
Wow how different are the screens
Hi I am planning to get T480s. The default configuration on website is 128 sata3 SSD. Can I swap it to 512GB NVME SSD in future.