From what I heard, you can upgrade the T480 up to 64 GB of RAM, 32 was listed at the time of release of the laptop because 32 GB modules weren't available yet
@@AsphaltracergamerI'm not sure, I haven't tried. The product specifications don't list there being a difference in capacity psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_T480/ThinkPad_T480_Spec.PDF
My brother in Christ, what would you possibly do with 64 GB ram on this laptop? The CPU will be the main bottleneck, so you would never be able to take advantage of all that RAM. you might as well throw your money into the sea.
When I got my T480, it was pretty high end, with the only expectation being the lack of Nvidia graphics. It has an i7-8650U, 32GB RAM, and 512GB NVME SSD out of the box. It also had a IPS touch screen but I upgraded to a very bright and higher quality non-touch display. The T480's design and internal construction is nice. I replaced my T480 with a brand new palmrest which required taking the entire laptop apart. It was very easy to get down to the motherboard and chassis compared to the older "classic" ThinkPads. I also replaced my display panel and I rebuilt the entire display assembly (which includes the WiFi antennas, the webcam, and the LED light for the "i" in ThinkPad. However, the plastic clips that are used on the base cover (rear cover) also tend to break off, even when using plastic tools and brand new parts. For example I also did replace the base cover, but as soon as I removed it again it instantly broke a clip. So I think the build quality on these newer ThinkPads is not as good as it used to be. I guess that's just because it's designed to be very thin, and it is nice and small for the features it packs.
I agree about the clips. The T480s build quality is improved and the clips are much stronger, making it easy to access internals without worry. I am daily driving a T480s with NVIDIA MX150, i7-8350U, 40GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD. It's solid for what I use it for. 40GB RAM is novelty, I definitely don't use that much. If the dedicated graphics were strong I would go further and modify more, but I am thinking about switching over to a P51 ThinkPad that I also have in stock.
I never broke the clips off weird enough coming from a newbie. I was trying to open my laptop to check the ram and the process was way too easy. I just unscrew and unclip the battery area and after that it immediately opens up.
i was about to buying i5 model ,but some people pointed me to end letter of the CPU generation,told me it wasn't worth buying intel U series cpu laptop. so i give up buying one.
God bless you, you saved me. I was looking for videos for this ThinkPad laptop, and I did not find any detailed and useful review about this in the Arabic content, where I live. I appreciate your effort and saying thank you is not enough for your effort
This also comes with a Gen8 Intel so it have official support for Windows 11, the oldest T series that does. we have around 300 of them at work and they are doing a fine job.
this laptop comes with nvidia graphic card variant, but it's a rare one i think i suggest you use some fps games for testing, since some competitive title like valorant, csgo, war thunder, etc still able to run on integrated graphic with lowest-low setting on 720-768p resolution but you still could add gta v and minecraft as a niche game to test still, a good and informative video on an old but gold thinkpad t480 Nice 👍
Thanks! I agree with you, but there is only so much time in the day. I will be making a T480s video soon, so I can test out GTA V on integrated graphics. I actually have my own personal T480s with NVIDIA MX150 (2GB GDDR5) dedicated GPU that I will be making a video on as well. I have an external SSD with Steam, so that is my go to. As for Valorant, FortNite, etc - those are titles I have to download each time I want to test on a new system. Along with their launch software (Epic Games, Riot). So, it becomes a bit of a process as they do not seem to take well to being loaded on to an external SSD and moved from system to system. This is where Steam gains some heavy favor from me.
I have the T480s which I bought new and will keep using it until it dies since I think it's one of the last Lenovos with a truly great keyboard. I've purchased, and returned, more recent Thinkpads, including the Carbon and Nano, as well as the T14s series, which replaced the T4xxs series, and none of them had a keyboard that was nearly as good. Mine has the dedicated nvedia graphics, 24gb RAM, intel i5 8350u cpu and 1tb SSD, so it should last me for some time still for what I use it for. Great video, thanks.
Is it possible to switch off Nvidia Graphics in "On Battery" mode? How many hours on battery can it last while doing word/excel workload + browsing the internet?
@@HaisteComputerRepair I believe mine is the i5 variation, only 256 gb and 8gb RAM, but I'll be getting at least 1TB for the NVME and 32gb RAM when I can find them a bit cheaper. Possibly even upgrading the screen, though mine is the 1920 x 1080, so it's good enough. I plan on also "modding" it with a dual heatsink since it seems to get decently hot (70° - 95°) with just light gaming. I did replace thermal paste but it's still pretty warm. I've seen mini heatsink mods on the pipes as well, but it might only drop a few degrees so it's not really worth it. Dual pipes on the fan should cool it down quite a bit.
It depends. If it comes to you used, it might be a good idea to clean it up and repaste. If you bought it new and there are no signs of overheating, then you might be fine.
Hello, thank you for your nice video. Do you think this laptop is good enough for software development? I will have several Docker containers running (maybe 9 containers) and also be running an Android emulator for mobile development. Do you think the i7 Intel variant will be enough?
Well, I don't know a lot about software development. But, I do know that this CPU performs well and if these docker containers aren't running something overly intensive I think you'll be fine. But it may help to reach out to the developer community as I am a hardware/light IT guy. Maybe get that RAM upgraded as well. If you can score an i7 version for a fair price with a 1080p panel, that's great.
So does it hold up well enough in games like Fortnite? Honestly, some comments confused me, does it work acceptably for games like Fortnite or not? In my case I would like to play Fornite, Roblox and Minecraft. Do you think I could do well with those games on the T480?
I was wondering if you might be able to make a video or if you might be able to explain how to install the firmware update for the thunderbolt problem? My T480 currently has the 14.0 version and I’ve heard you need 20.0 or better but I’ve had a hard time trying to get it to update
@@HaisteComputerRepair that’s where I had went and I had tried to follow the README instructions on how to install but it didn’t ever seem to install even restarting the laptop. I’m not super knowledgeable when it comes to extracting or installing and I only tried installing it but for some reason it would never update.
It has the 1366x768 display right? Are you happy with it or would you recommend an upgrade? Bought one in very good condition with the mentioned screen, i5 8350u, 16gb ram, 500gb sata - was about 190 USD. It is still on its way - i could not resist... the price was too good...
These were for sale, so I didn't daily drive them or anything beyond testing. I could live with it, though. But, if I had a choice I will always prefer 1920x1080 and would recommend that if possible.
Ah man 1366x768 It's the number that kinda hit my souls since it's my first laptop reso on every game i play with them The number is now a milestone for me to remember such a shitty time with my inspiron 3552 2014 And those day Even rough Were much more engaged and much more fun Such a beautiful time When struggle now completely relieved It's kinda crush my soul again
you are running the os on a Sata drive, while having storage on a NVME? That`s the other way arround no? Also, there is a caddy that allows you to plug in a m.2 nvme up to pcie3x2 in the place of that Sata drive, and increse the speed on that connection. But already having the second drive on an m.2 nvmw pcie3x2 in the format 2242, Id`highly recommend you to load the os onto that drive and use the sata ssd as the storage. Responsive times withing the OS will greatly improve
I mentioned in the video you could use the WWAN port to install either m.2 or nvme ssd and listed off some options. Boot drive, storage, etc. These came to me with the 2.5" caddy, so that is how I sold them. Some context: in my work, it is not worth the added cost to purchase a separate caddy for NVMe and be left with 2.5" caddies. If a customer wanted this, no problem. But, I sell as budget friendly as I can and leave further modifications up to customer request. I may miss some things in my videos, so thanks for commenting in a friendly way :)
For the particular T480 you are looking at, enter in the specs here and search up that game to see minimum and recommended hardware: pcgamebenchmark.com
I own this laptop and I'd like to buy the eGPU TB3 1050 from Lenovo. What do you think about the combo T480 + TB3 1050 4GB GDDR5 for light games (Outlast, Fallout New Vegas, Max Payne 3), Photoshop and Autodesk Inventor?
Just curious but in the t480s what processor would you recommend getting it in? I’ve heard that there’s not much performance gain going from the i5-8350u to the i7-8650u unless you undervolt? Would you be better off just getting the i5 instead of the i7?
It really depends on what you plan to use it for. There is an increase in clock speed and cache, but that could be negligible compared to the price difference (theoretically). Perhaps there is slightly more battery life to be had with the i5, but this is not confirmed with me. I daily drive a T480s with an i7-8650U with the dedicated MX150 NVIDIA GPU and it performs well. For what I generally use it for, I would also be fine with an i5 and integrated CPU graphics.
@@HaisteComputerRepair I’m looking at getting it for college, I’m still unsure of what exactly I’m wanting to study but I’m thinking electrical engineering so I wasn’t for sure if the i7 or i5 would be better. I’ve had a hard time finding one with the MX150 so i would probably be using the integrated graphics if that would run programs like autocad and matlab
T480 will have the benefit of a 4 core, 8 thread i5 and i7 CPU option. T470 will have 2 core 4 thread i5 and i7 CPU option. Otherwise they are very similar with display panel, RAM, integrated graphics.
Well, that's only one piece of the puzzle that is CPU generations. A Pentium 4 had 3.8GHz clock speeds, but that of course would not at all compare to an i5-10400 with a base speed of 2.9GHz. The T480 will have the benefit of 4 cores 8 threads, while the 6th gen i3 will be 2 core 4 thread. Also, sometimes business class laptops are about efficiency, low or no fan noise, and long battery life. The intent is not always to have the beefiest hardware, just functional for it's purpose.
I would not expect to play those games at all. Those games could run on a laptop with dedicated NVIDIA Quadro mobile GPU with at least 4GB VRAM or a laptop more geared towards gaming.
I didn't really test thermals before applying new thermal paste. It's just common practice when I am servicing laptops that have the original paste. Thermals did not reach 90 Celsius at all for me, so perhaps you should look at cleaning out the fan and applying new thermal paste.
@@HaisteComputerRepair No, the internet is completely fine; I use an Ethernet cable. Also, my former laptop, which has an i3 10th generation and 4GB of RAM, performs far better.
@@casieclicks2773 I am not sure, perhaps there is something to do with your Windows install or web browser. Is Roblox the only thing you are having problems with? I don't play Roblox, but I work in education and kids are able to play it with relative ease on older hardware.
The i7 is only 6% on average better than the I-5 It's completely negligible so if you want to save money get the I-5 you won't notice the difference even if you had them side by side.
@@splashboi898Agreed, but people are limited to tight budgets and you can make do with a system like this if you have to. I can verify this as I have tested these titles on this laptop. Not the best, of course, but if someone needs to game on a ThinkPad without dedicated graphics that's their reality!
У меня Т480s, для игр он мало подходит. А вот для учебы - самое то, он легкий и довольно хорошо работает. Брал его подержанным за 32.000 российских рублей (280-290$)
Definitely an office laptop, I agree. The enthusiast in me will always try games out to see what the system can handle. Think of it as a form of "benchmarking" it to see what it's limitations are.
Not unless there are external factors such as smoking cigarettes around the laptop or being negligent with cleaning and maintenance. Or if you get angry when you lose a match and throw the laptop across the room.
@@alxcastro95 Haha gotcha. Well, the Transcend SSD is SATA III not NVMe. What brand did you use? Did you go into BIOS and make sure it's included in boot order? Also, check that the WWAN port is Enabled in BIOS under the Security tab and in the Input/output section.
@@alxcastro95 I/O Port Access under the Security tab in BIOS>Wireless WAN>Enabled. Then go check the boot order and make sure it's recognized. Maybe try a reset between the two and don't forget to save the changes. Let me know if it works out.
I have a T480 version i5-8350u, 620 UHD, 8/256, is it possible to play GTA 5 roleplay? Is it smooth, I don't really focus on the graphics as long as it runs smoothly
Well, I would compare the price as performance will be similar. Check what it comes with: SSD type and capacity, RAM capacity, and display panel. Or backlit keyboard etc. T480s is a little more slim and has different case material. I am typing this on a T480s. Feel free to share links with me or tell me what you are looking at if you want a second opinion.
Well, if the battery is in good condition it will last a while. With used batteries, it's hard to say without testing it out. It shouldn't get hot though. The CPU will warm up, that's to the left of the CPU fan with the laptop facing up.
@@adyt2775Both of those questions can only really be answered by a seller and yourself. Used battery quality is dependent on past use and other factors out of your control. Screen resolution is best at 1920x1080, but there are 1366x768 resolution T480's out there, like the one in this video. As for how bright the screen is, that is something the seller should disclose before purchase. View it yourself and assess if possible. Or ask questions to an online seller. Or hit me up for a ThinkPad T480s, which I will be selling next week ;)
To give people an idea as to what games they can play on a T480 with these specs. It's not a great experience, that's true. But someone wanting to play FortNite on a business class laptop that is in high circulation in the refurbished market might learn that they will need to look at different options.
I tested GTA V. It is in this video. If you go here and enter in the hardware specs of the model you are looking at, you can get an idea of what games will run: www.pcgamebenchmark.com/
I think you will have to be more specific with games. There are tons of games released in 2021-23 that you can play on the T480. Can you play Cyberpunk 2077? No, but a myriad of games exist that aren't AAA.
I think most people are looking at the T480 for the used/refurbished budget/performance balance, which is bound to be more cost effective than a used Macbook Pro.
@@HaisteComputerRepair I have a Macbook Air for college, but I'm trying get into linux so I was looking into buying the T480. Do you know whats the best specs (also upgradable in terms & has a replaceable battery) that I should aim to find and buy?
@@asrarsyed2618 The T480 will have all of that. You have 2 x RAM slots and the option for either a 2.5" SSD or NVMe SSD depending on the caddy you have in the one you are looking at. If you want to send me an email to haisterepair@gmail.com we can discuss more or even see if I have something for you.
From what I heard, you can upgrade the T480 up to 64 GB of RAM, 32 was listed at the time of release of the laptop because 32 GB modules weren't available yet
Well, I can verify that a 32GB RAM stick works in the T480s. I have one running with 40GB RAM. So, I would imagine the T480 could do 64GB
@@AsphaltracergamerI'm not sure, I haven't tried. The product specifications don't list there being a difference in capacity psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_T480/ThinkPad_T480_Spec.PDF
My brother in Christ, what would you possibly do with 64 GB ram on this laptop? The CPU will be the main bottleneck, so you would never be able to take advantage of all that RAM. you might as well throw your money into the sea.
@@ronmc1677 I would love to know as well!
@@ronmc1677maybe with the i7 and using software that use sooooo much ram, like unity for example
When I got my T480, it was pretty high end, with the only expectation being the lack of Nvidia graphics. It has an i7-8650U, 32GB RAM, and 512GB NVME SSD out of the box. It also had a IPS touch screen but I upgraded to a very bright and higher quality non-touch display.
The T480's design and internal construction is nice. I replaced my T480 with a brand new palmrest which required taking the entire laptop apart. It was very easy to get down to the motherboard and chassis compared to the older "classic" ThinkPads. I also replaced my display panel and I rebuilt the entire display assembly (which includes the WiFi antennas, the webcam, and the LED light for the "i" in ThinkPad.
However, the plastic clips that are used on the base cover (rear cover) also tend to break off, even when using plastic tools and brand new parts. For example I also did replace the base cover, but as soon as I removed it again it instantly broke a clip. So I think the build quality on these newer ThinkPads is not as good as it used to be. I guess that's just because it's designed to be very thin, and it is nice and small for the features it packs.
I agree about the clips. The T480s build quality is improved and the clips are much stronger, making it easy to access internals without worry. I am daily driving a T480s with NVIDIA MX150, i7-8350U, 40GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD. It's solid for what I use it for. 40GB RAM is novelty, I definitely don't use that much. If the dedicated graphics were strong I would go further and modify more, but I am thinking about switching over to a P51 ThinkPad that I also have in stock.
I never broke the clips off weird enough coming from a newbie. I was trying to open my laptop to check the ram and the process was way too easy. I just unscrew and unclip the battery area and after that it immediately opens up.
@@saf751_It's one of the reasons why I like ThinkPads so much.
i was about to buying i5 model ,but some people pointed me to end letter of the CPU generation,told me it wasn't worth buying intel U series cpu laptop. so i give up buying one.
God bless you, you saved me. I was looking for videos for this ThinkPad laptop, and I did not find any detailed and useful review about this in the Arabic content, where I live.
I appreciate your effort and saying thank you is not enough for your effort
Thank you for watching this one :)
This also comes with a Gen8 Intel so it have official support for Windows 11, the oldest T series that does. we have around 300 of them at work and they are doing a fine job.
so it can use more years to come,maybe until 2030.
This is my daily driver for work, highly recommend it, great laptop
Agreed! My daily driver is the T480s for work.
Correct me if I'm wrong. The t480s doesn't gave the hot swappable battery right? Just the internal one?
@@gjcemanyep but if u take t480 it gives I guess
this laptop comes with nvidia graphic card variant, but it's a rare one i think
i suggest you use some fps games for testing, since some competitive title like valorant, csgo, war thunder, etc still able to run on integrated graphic with lowest-low setting on 720-768p resolution
but you still could add gta v and minecraft as a niche game to test
still, a good and informative video on an old but gold thinkpad t480
Nice 👍
Thanks! I agree with you, but there is only so much time in the day. I will be making a T480s video soon, so I can test out GTA V on integrated graphics. I actually have my own personal T480s with NVIDIA MX150 (2GB GDDR5) dedicated GPU that I will be making a video on as well. I have an external SSD with Steam, so that is my go to. As for Valorant, FortNite, etc - those are titles I have to download each time I want to test on a new system. Along with their launch software (Epic Games, Riot). So, it becomes a bit of a process as they do not seem to take well to being loaded on to an external SSD and moved from system to system. This is where Steam gains some heavy favor from me.
I think I know what you meant, but mentioning GTA V and Minecraft as niche games is pretty funny.
@@mopeyblokeI get what they were saying, maybe niche was just used out of context or a misunderstanding of the word.
GTA V and Minecraft a niche game 😂
Great video. Good testing. Nice device. love the T480
Thank you!
Still wild how what was at the time a game that needed a gaming pc can now be run on a thinkpad with integrated graphics.
It's pretty great how much you can stretch a budget with gaming these days, for sure.
I have the T480s which I bought new and will keep using it until it dies since I think it's one of the last Lenovos with a truly great keyboard. I've purchased, and returned, more recent Thinkpads, including the Carbon and Nano, as well as the T14s series, which replaced the T4xxs series, and none of them had a keyboard that was nearly as good. Mine has the dedicated nvedia graphics, 24gb RAM, intel i5 8350u cpu and 1tb SSD, so it should last me for some time still for what I use it for. Great video, thanks.
Is it possible to switch off Nvidia Graphics in "On Battery" mode? How many hours on battery can it last while doing word/excel workload + browsing the internet?
Man, if I got a t480 i would only use it for classic/retro gaming. Stuff like half life or quemake
I just fixed up my T480! Upgraded with what I have so far from the T460s, but plan on beefing it up as my main laptop.
Excellent, what CPU/RAM/SSD combo do you have?
@@HaisteComputerRepair I believe mine is the i5 variation, only 256 gb and 8gb RAM, but I'll be getting at least 1TB for the NVME and 32gb RAM when I can find them a bit cheaper. Possibly even upgrading the screen, though mine is the 1920 x 1080, so it's good enough. I plan on also "modding" it with a dual heatsink since it seems to get decently hot (70° - 95°) with just light gaming. I did replace thermal paste but it's still pretty warm. I've seen mini heatsink mods on the pipes as well, but it might only drop a few degrees so it's not really worth it. Dual pipes on the fan should cool it down quite a bit.
@@mordaeu1411Dual heatpipes would be nice. Sounds like you have some interesting hardware to install and test out. sounds fun
Hi , great vid , is it necessary to change thermal past for these laptops for better performance ? Thanks
It depends. If it comes to you used, it might be a good idea to clean it up and repaste. If you bought it new and there are no signs of overheating, then you might be fine.
Hello, thank you for your nice video.
Do you think this laptop is good enough for software development? I will have several Docker containers running (maybe 9 containers) and also be running an Android emulator for mobile development. Do you think the i7 Intel variant will be enough?
Well, I don't know a lot about software development. But, I do know that this CPU performs well and if these docker containers aren't running something overly intensive I think you'll be fine. But it may help to reach out to the developer community as I am a hardware/light IT guy. Maybe get that RAM upgraded as well. If you can score an i7 version for a fair price with a 1080p panel, that's great.
Any updates? I am also in IT i need it for Kubernetes and containers? Is it good enough?
@@aminetunn1480I would imagine having the 4 core 8 thread CPU is an advantage. Probably ok.
So does it hold up well enough in games like Fortnite? Honestly, some comments confused me, does it work acceptably for games like Fortnite or not?
In my case I would like to play Fornite, Roblox and Minecraft. Do you think I could do well with those games on the T480?
It doesn't perform great in FortNite unless you lower the resolution. Roblox and Minecraft you are fine.
Hello may i ask, does Lenovo ThinkPad T480 have keyboard light ?
No, look t480s it is with backlit keyboard. Also you can easily check on pictures, does it have backlit keyboard or not
I was wondering if you might be able to make a video or if you might be able to explain how to install the firmware update for the thunderbolt problem? My T480 currently has the 14.0 version and I’ve heard you need 20.0 or better but I’ve had a hard time trying to get it to update
pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-t-series-laptops/thinkpad-t480-type-20l5-20l6/downloads/driver-list
@@HaisteComputerRepair that’s where I had went and I had tried to follow the README instructions on how to install but it didn’t ever seem to install even restarting the laptop. I’m not super knowledgeable when it comes to extracting or installing and I only tried installing it but for some reason it would never update.
It has the 1366x768 display right? Are you happy with it or would you recommend an upgrade? Bought one in very good condition with the mentioned screen, i5 8350u, 16gb ram, 500gb sata - was about 190 USD. It is still on its way - i could not resist... the price was too good...
These were for sale, so I didn't daily drive them or anything beyond testing. I could live with it, though. But, if I had a choice I will always prefer 1920x1080 and would recommend that if possible.
Ah man
1366x768
It's the number that kinda hit my souls since it's my first laptop reso on every game i play with them
The number is now a milestone for me to remember such a shitty time with my inspiron 3552 2014
And those day
Even rough
Were much more engaged and much more fun
Such a beautiful time
When struggle now completely relieved
It's kinda crush my soul again
You have gotta upgrade your screen to the higher spec man. Don't be putting up with 2nd best. massive difference
Hey, You are the best. I am from Afghanistan and I want to get one of these T480 ThinkPad for myself. Thanks
My pleasure!
please next lenovo thinkpad t490 review and gaming test 😊😊😊😊😊😊😍😍
you are running the os on a Sata drive, while having storage on a NVME? That`s the other way arround no? Also, there is a caddy that allows you to plug in a m.2 nvme up to pcie3x2 in the place of that Sata drive, and increse the speed on that connection. But already having the second drive on an m.2 nvmw pcie3x2 in the format 2242, Id`highly recommend you to load the os onto that drive and use the sata ssd as the storage. Responsive times withing the OS will greatly improve
I mentioned in the video you could use the WWAN port to install either m.2 or nvme ssd and listed off some options. Boot drive, storage, etc. These came to me with the 2.5" caddy, so that is how I sold them. Some context: in my work, it is not worth the added cost to purchase a separate caddy for NVMe and be left with 2.5" caddies. If a customer wanted this, no problem. But, I sell as budget friendly as I can and leave further modifications up to customer request. I may miss some things in my videos, so thanks for commenting in a friendly way :)
Can you use beamngdrive on this device? My son is killing me to play that game and this thinkpad looks great. TA
For the particular T480 you are looking at, enter in the specs here and search up that game to see minimum and recommended hardware: pcgamebenchmark.com
did the T480 not have a TB3 port? I thought it had it
It does have Thunderbolt 3, I just didn't mention it for some reason.
I own this laptop and I'd like to buy the eGPU TB3 1050 from Lenovo. What do you think about the combo T480 + TB3 1050 4GB GDDR5 for light games (Outlast, Fallout New Vegas, Max Payne 3), Photoshop and Autodesk Inventor?
What settings were you playing sir?
If you watch the gameplay footage, game settings are shown with each example.
Just curious but in the t480s what processor would you recommend getting it in? I’ve heard that there’s not much performance gain going from the i5-8350u to the i7-8650u unless you undervolt? Would you be better off just getting the i5 instead of the i7?
It really depends on what you plan to use it for. There is an increase in clock speed and cache, but that could be negligible compared to the price difference (theoretically). Perhaps there is slightly more battery life to be had with the i5, but this is not confirmed with me. I daily drive a T480s with an i7-8650U with the dedicated MX150 NVIDIA GPU and it performs well. For what I generally use it for, I would also be fine with an i5 and integrated CPU graphics.
@@HaisteComputerRepair I’m looking at getting it for college, I’m still unsure of what exactly I’m wanting to study but I’m thinking electrical engineering so I wasn’t for sure if the i7 or i5 would be better. I’ve had a hard time finding one with the MX150 so i would probably be using the integrated graphics if that would run programs like autocad and matlab
do you recommend it for Photoshop? Just for photo manipulation and no 3D.
For basic use, yeah I think you'll be ok.
thank you! @@HaisteComputerRepair
@@JS-zv5hi No problem. The T480 and newer generations have the advantage of quad core i5 and i7 CPU's, so that should help you.
How did you make CPU so cool? Mine is hitting easily 90-95 degrees.
Perhaps it was luck, perhaps it was weather! Maybe check to see if your fan is too dusty or thermal paste dried up.
is this good for digital art/2d animation/basic video editing?
You can get by, for sure
@@HaisteComputerRepair is that true without original charger can not update thunderbolt FM/Drivers ?
@@2DAnimax I am not aware of this, but also have not had the problem come up. Let me know if this is a thing or if you find a solution.
@@HaisteComputerRepair did you tried FHD video editing on this machine?how far you can go? only cut/join or + some effect?
@@2DAnimax I tested rendering with DaVinci Resolve with a T490 (same specs) ruclips.net/video/khg7H_yaUG0/видео.htmlsi=HSbGMvxPGpsoopQx&t=485
Curious what internal battery replacements do you recommend?
I don't have any specific brand recommendations. When I think of third party batteries, if it works it works.
Ola, estou na dúvida para comprar entre t480 e t470, qual recomendaria relação velocidade??
T480 will have the benefit of a 4 core, 8 thread i5 and i7 CPU option. T470 will have 2 core 4 thread i5 and i7 CPU option. Otherwise they are very similar with display panel, RAM, integrated graphics.
Can you use it with an external graphics card?
Yes, there are ways to do that using the usb type c thunderbolt port.
@@HaisteComputerRepair thank you, can I pair am AMD card with the Intel? I'm really new to this
Can pair this with Sony ZV-E10 camera for live streaming
Definitely!
Can you run fifa smoothly on it?
I just ordered a T480
Excellent!
hows it holding up? you play any games on it?
@vloodline can u play games easily managed on the T480 ?
what specs is ur system on at moment
I still dont understand why the CPU clock speed is so low at 1.7ghz. My 4gb Ram, 6th Gen Core i3 Dell Laptop has higher clock speed.
Well, that's only one piece of the puzzle that is CPU generations. A Pentium 4 had 3.8GHz clock speeds, but that of course would not at all compare to an i5-10400 with a base speed of 2.9GHz. The T480 will have the benefit of 4 cores 8 threads, while the 6th gen i3 will be 2 core 4 thread. Also, sometimes business class laptops are about efficiency, low or no fan noise, and long battery life. The intent is not always to have the beefiest hardware, just functional for it's purpose.
im thinking to buy this exact laptop , can it run cyberpunk 2077 and red dead redemption 2 ??
I would not expect to play those games at all. Those games could run on a laptop with dedicated NVIDIA Quadro mobile GPU with at least 4GB VRAM or a laptop more geared towards gaming.
Bro is this thinkpad has dual battery system??
Please clarify my doubt
Yes, you can buy additional battery, so you will have extended battery
Is L480 I5 8th Gen better than T480 i5 8th Gen. Both are 8/256.
Both are very similar. Maybe look to see if one has a 1080p panel.
Did you see an improvement in temps by redoing thermal paste? Mine hits 90c if I do any sustained load
I didn't really test thermals before applying new thermal paste. It's just common practice when I am servicing laptops that have the original paste. Thermals did not reach 90 Celsius at all for me, so perhaps you should look at cleaning out the fan and applying new thermal paste.
@@HaisteComputerRepair Thanks i;ll try it
@@beplh5242Let me know how it goes
I have the same specs and I can barely run Roblox. Please bro I need help idk what to do and, I have no clue why its underperforming.
Is your internet connection dropping out? If the laptop performs well, has an SSD, and is fast otherwise, this may be the issue.
@@HaisteComputerRepair No, the internet is completely fine; I use an Ethernet cable. Also, my former laptop, which has an i3 10th generation and 4GB of RAM, performs far better.
@@casieclicks2773 I am not sure, perhaps there is something to do with your Windows install or web browser. Is Roblox the only thing you are having problems with? I don't play Roblox, but I work in education and kids are able to play it with relative ease on older hardware.
@HaisteComputerRepair No, It's just slow all around for some odd reason. I tried val and overwatch and couldn't even get past the loading screen 😂
@@casieclicks2773 You have a Solid State Drive installed, right?
can you show how this pc in genshin impact please
Honestly surprised it even runs games on uhd graphics.
Low end gaming is a thing!
I found the same one but with an i7 with 1.90 gHZ with 16 gb of ram and 512 gb storage should I get it to game on?
Nice. 512GB SSD? What games are you looking to play?
@@HaisteComputerRepair wz lol I can’t afford it now bc I had to give my mom money to help her lol
The i7 is only 6% on average better than the I-5 It's completely negligible so if you want to save money get the I-5 you won't notice the difference even if you had them side by side.
Will fivem, fortnite, valorant work fine on this?
Fortnite is shown in the gameplay portion of this video. Valorant should be ok. I am not sure what the other game is.
@@HaisteComputerRepair fivem is GTA mods server
@@user-ei7ko9up2lgotcha. Unless that mod requires some kind of GPU focused enhancement I suppose it might run just as well as GTA V would natively.
Hell no. Buy a gaming laptop or build a pc and use this is a work/school laptop
@@splashboi898Agreed, but people are limited to tight budgets and you can make do with a system like this if you have to. I can verify this as I have tested these titles on this laptop. Not the best, of course, but if someone needs to game on a ThinkPad without dedicated graphics that's their reality!
Does this laptop support external vga?
You will need a VGA to HDMI adapter, or a thunderbolt docking station that has a VGA port
How much fps U get in GTA v in normal settings without recording
Marginal increase in performance. Playable, but nothing substantial.
У меня Т480s, для игр он мало подходит. А вот для учебы - самое то, он легкий и довольно хорошо работает. Брал его подержанным за 32.000 российских рублей (280-290$)
Definitely an office laptop, I agree. The enthusiast in me will always try games out to see what the system can handle. Think of it as a form of "benchmarking" it to see what it's limitations are.
Bought a T480s a few weeks ago. It’s very good. Replaces my W500 which finally died at the age of 270 in computer years. 😀
@@stuartgreen5631Excellent! RIP the W500
Does playing games damages these laptops?
Not unless there are external factors such as smoking cigarettes around the laptop or being negligent with cleaning and maintenance. Or if you get angry when you lose a match and throw the laptop across the room.
What max egpu that can compatible and not bottleneck with t480 ?
Maybe a GTX 1650 up to RTX 2070. Just off the top of my head.
does video editing work well in T480.
I test out using Davinci Resolve with an L480 & similar CPU here: ruclips.net/video/qDv9uw5WOrY/видео.htmlsi=OqAa6XTiC75Kbb1d
Can it run autocad or revit
Yes I would imagine yo would have no problem at all
That trance t sad is nvme ? Cuz I got a sata 3 and didn’t work 😢
I am not sure what you mean by trance t sad. Can you explain?
@@HaisteComputerRepairtranscend ssd*
@@alxcastro95 Haha gotcha. Well, the Transcend SSD is SATA III not NVMe. What brand did you use? Did you go into BIOS and make sure it's included in boot order? Also, check that the WWAN port is Enabled in BIOS under the Security tab and in the Input/output section.
@@HaisteComputerRepair I got the same but it doesn’t show up. I will check what u just told me about the wwan
@@alxcastro95 I/O Port Access under the Security tab in BIOS>Wireless WAN>Enabled. Then go check the boot order and make sure it's recognized. Maybe try a reset between the two and don't forget to save the changes. Let me know if it works out.
Can you play Star Wars The Old Republic on this laptop?
Looks like it will: www.pcgamebenchmark.com/star-wars-the-old-republic-system-requirements
@@HaisteComputerRepair Thanks for the speedy reply :)
@@AshleyLake-rv8fn :)
How much fps will i get?? If i played Roblox napoleonic wars (200 players)
Good question! I do not play Roblox games so hopefully someone else answers.
I have a T480 version i5-8350u, 620 UHD, 8/256, is it possible to play GTA 5 roleplay? Is it smooth, I don't really focus on the graphics as long as it runs smoothly
As far as I know yes, though I am assuming GTA V Roleplay will run just like GTA V normally would.
Saving for this
Good luck! It's a solid choice.
dont it's shitty laptop from lenovo I have it , try go with else other thank thinkpad and hp
@@leto1449recommend any ?
Bagus t470 atau t480 bg?
Can we play GTA online in it 😅 at low setting.
Yes, I think it would run. However, I also think results will vary in how well it would run.
I think 🤔 it will run gta online smoothly because I played pubg pc at low setting smoothly, I will try and review my experience 😁.
@@shadowbhai04Let me know how it goes!
Hay I tried gta online it's run smooth at lower graphic setting and 1080p resolution.
@@shadowbhai04 Excellent thanks for sharing! I will refer this to other people who ask.
What if you want to buy used t480 but God said:
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Is it t 480 or t480s
480
BROO YOU THINK AN INTEL CORE 7 8700 WITH 16 RAM AND A 2 GB CARD FOR FREE FIRE
Are you saying you can get this for free? yes that is a good thing.
@@HaisteComputerRepair lel he meant running a game called free fire
yes
Здравствуйте что мне выбрать lenovo thinkpad T480 или T480s
Well, I would compare the price as performance will be similar. Check what it comes with: SSD type and capacity, RAM capacity, and display panel. Or backlit keyboard etc. T480s is a little more slim and has different case material. I am typing this on a T480s. Feel free to share links with me or tell me what you are looking at if you want a second opinion.
how long does the battery last and does it get hot when doing basic task ?
Well, if the battery is in good condition it will last a while. With used batteries, it's hard to say without testing it out. It shouldn't get hot though. The CPU will warm up, that's to the left of the CPU fan with the laptop facing up.
@HaisteComputerRepair how long does the battery last before it needs a charge , and is the screen dull?Thanks
@@adyt2775Both of those questions can only really be answered by a seller and yourself. Used battery quality is dependent on past use and other factors out of your control. Screen resolution is best at 1920x1080, but there are 1366x768 resolution T480's out there, like the one in this video. As for how bright the screen is, that is something the seller should disclose before purchase. View it yourself and assess if possible. Or ask questions to an online seller. Or hit me up for a ThinkPad T480s, which I will be selling next week ;)
@@adyt2775 In the most cases i would guess ... not long 1 - 3 Hours ...
How does Minecraft run on these computers
I think you would be good to go!
For a laptop that's good fps dame
Low end gaming is alive and well!
play roblox da hood please
I don’t play Roblox, but I’m sure you would be ok.
480 vs 480s?
I personally like the T480s a little bit better. Less RAM expansion, but the slim style is nice if I am going for something smaller.
@@HaisteComputerRepair thx dude
@@irfannuhan You bet :)
@@HaisteComputerRepair but less battery upgradability ( External Battery )
@@aymanazmi8809That is true.
Sub-30 in freaking Fortnite? At this point, why even bother?
To give people an idea as to what games they can play on a T480 with these specs. It's not a great experience, that's true. But someone wanting to play FortNite on a business class laptop that is in high circulation in the refurbished market might learn that they will need to look at different options.
Gta 5 test & call of duty wm
I tested GTA V. It is in this video. If you go here and enter in the hardware specs of the model you are looking at, you can get an idea of what games will run: www.pcgamebenchmark.com/
well t480 is legend but don't try use this notebook to play 2021-2023 game LOL
I think you will have to be more specific with games. There are tons of games released in 2021-23 that you can play on the T480. Can you play Cyberpunk 2077? No, but a myriad of games exist that aren't AAA.
This computer is a good option for work only. If you want to beat performance but a MACBOOK PRO
I think most people are looking at the T480 for the used/refurbished budget/performance balance, which is bound to be more cost effective than a used Macbook Pro.
@@HaisteComputerRepair I have a Macbook Air for college, but I'm trying get into linux so I was looking into buying the T480. Do you know whats the best specs (also upgradable in terms & has a replaceable battery) that I should aim to find and buy?
@@asrarsyed2618 The T480 will have all of that. You have 2 x RAM slots and the option for either a 2.5" SSD or NVMe SSD depending on the caddy you have in the one you are looking at. If you want to send me an email to haisterepair@gmail.com we can discuss more or even see if I have something for you.
promo sm
I'm not sure what you mean
i cant even run fortnite without crashing smh this laptop is shit
FYI this is a solid business class laptop, capable of some light gaming. Not a laptop marketed for gaming. Though enthusiasts will find a way.
please next lenovo thinkpad t490 review and gaming test 😊😊😊😊😊😊😍😍
Hello may i ask, does Lenovo ThinkPad T480 have keyboard light ?
Yes, it shipped with that option. Just make sure the one you are buying has one.
please next lenovo thinkpad t490 review and gaming test 😊😊😊😊😊😊😍😍
please next lenovo thinkpad t490 review and gaming test 😊😊😊😊😊😊😍😍
please next lenovo thinkpad t490 review and gaming test 😊😊😊😊😊😊😍😍
please next lenovo thinkpad t490 review and gaming test 😊😊😊😊😊😊😍😍
Once I get my hands on some!