We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Black 14-inch ThinkPad T480s laptop, matte display, UltraNav touchpad, fingerprint reader, webcam shutter

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s laptop i5-8250U 8GB 256GB 14" FHD Windows 7 Pro Black

SKU CH-8BE8-8JX95

A 14-inch IPS Full HD business laptop with an Intel Core i5-8250U processor, 8 GB DDR4 memory, 256 GB SSD, fingerprint reader and Windows 7 Professional

  • ColorBlack
  • Operating SystemWindows 7 Professional
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i5
  • Processor Name8250U (1.60 GHz)
  • Screen Size14.0"
  • TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
  • Business performance from 8th gen Intel Core i5-8250U up to 3.40 GHz
  • Secure biometric login with match-on-chip fingerprint reader
  • Sharp visuals on 14.0" IPS FHD 1920 x 1080 matte display
  • Fast storage and memory: 256GB SSD plus 8GB DDR4 RAM
  • Rugged reliability proven by 21 MIL-SPEC tests

Business ultraportable for secure productivity

The Lenovo ThinkPad T480s is a 14.0" mainstream laptop built for professionals who need Windows 7 Professional on a lightweight platform. An Intel Core i5-8250U processor with 8 GB DDR4 memory and a 256 GB SSD handles office workloads and multitasking. The 1920 x 1080 IPS matte display, fingerprint reader and backlit keyboard support long days away from a desk.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

The 1.60 GHz quad-core chip boosts to 3.40 GHz while Intel UHD 620 integrated graphics drive the 14" panel without a discrete GPU. Passive cooling zones and low-voltage silicon keep surface temperatures comfortable during typical document, browser and video tasks. Fan activity stays subdued under normal loads, preserving the quiet environment expected in meeting rooms.

Build integration and expansion

Thunderbolt over USB-C delivers up to 40 Gbps for docks, external storage or dual 4K displays through a single cable. Four USB ports, Bluetooth 4.1 and a 4-in-1 card reader cover legacy and modern peripherals alike. The 21 MIL-SPEC test baseline means the chassis tolerates vibration, shock and temperature extremes that would challenge consumer-grade ultraportables. Not suited for buyers who want a touchscreen or discrete graphics.

Highlights

  • Business performance from 8th gen Intel Core i5-8250U up to 3.40 GHz
  • Secure biometric login with match-on-chip fingerprint reader
  • Sharp visuals on 14.0" IPS FHD 1920 x 1080 matte display
  • Fast storage and memory: 256GB SSD plus 8GB DDR4 RAM
  • Rugged reliability proven by 21 MIL-SPEC tests

Specifications

SeriesT480s
ModelThinkpad
ColorBlack
Operating SystemWindows 7 Professional
CPU TypeIntel Core i5
Processor Name8250U (1.60 GHz)
Screen Size14.0"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Resolution1920 x 1080
SSD256GB
HDDNo
Memory8 GB
BluetoothBluetooth 4.1
USB4
TouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
WebcamYes
TypeMainstream
Weight2 - 2.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 256GB SSD and what step is often missed?

The 256GB SSD uses an M.2 slot; the step people miss is securing the retention screw after seating the drive.

What maintenance will the 8GB DDR4 memory need later?

The 8GB DDR4 is soldered, so it cannot be upgraded; only the SSD and battery are user-replaceable.

At what point does the Core i5-8250U hit its thermal limit under sustained load?

The 1.60 GHz base clock boosts to 3.4 GHz until the cooling system reaches its capacity, then clocks drop.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.