Lenovo ThinkPad E E480 20KN0003AD Specs
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Lenovo ThinkPad E E480 20KN0003AD
Specs

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    ThinkPad

    485 From €361.69

  • Series

    E

    83 From €396.9

Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-8550U 1,8GHz

Screen 14" 1366x768
Hard drive 1TB HDD
RAM 8GB DDR4-SDRAM
Operating system No OS installed
Graphics card

AMD Radeon RX 550 2GB

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Full specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad E E480 20KN0003AD

Reference / Part Number 20KN0003AD
Also sold as 20KN0003UE, 20KN0082AD, 20KN0082UE
Release date February 2019, 7 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Market positioning Business

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Screen

Display diagonal 35,6 cm
Display resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type HD
LED backlight Yes
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Display surface Matt
Dual-screen No

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-8550U
Processor frequency 1,8 GHz
Processor generation 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor cores 4
Processor threads 8
Processor boost frequency 4 GHz
System bus rate 4 GT/s
Processor cache 8 MB
Processor socket BGA 1356
Processor lithography 14 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor codename Kaby Lake R
Bus type OPI
Stepping Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency 2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 25 W
Configurable TDP-down 10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency 0,8 GHz
Tjunction 100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 12
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x2+2x1,1x4,2x2,4x1
ECC supported by processor No

Memory

Internal memory 8 GB
Maximum internal memory 32 GB
Internal memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 2400 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 1 x 8 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 1 TB
Storage media HDD
Optical drive type No
Total HDDs capacity 1 TB
Number of HDDs installed 1
HDD capacity 1 TB
HDD speed 5400 RPM
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards MicroSD (TransFlash)

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model AMD Radeon RX 550
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Discrete graphics card memory 2 GB
On-board graphics card family Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency 300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1150 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memory 32 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.4
On-board graphics card ID 0x5917

Audio

Audio chip Conexant CX11852
Audio system Dolby Advanced Audio
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 1,5 W
Built-in microphone Yes

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal format 720p
Front camera HD type HD

Network

Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna type 1x1
WLAN controller model Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 4.1

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 0
HDMI ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity 0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity 0
Headphone outputs 1
Microphone in No
Combo headphone/mic port Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports 1

Performance

Motherboard chipset Intel SoC

Keyboard

Numeric keypad No
Pointing device ThinkPad UltraNav
Spill-resistant keyboard Yes
Windows keys Yes

Software

Operating system installed No

Processor special features

Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology No
Intel Enhanced Halt State Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
Intel® Secure Key Yes
Intel TSX-NI No
Intel® OS Guard Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) Yes
Intel 64 Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes
Idle States Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes
Processor package size 42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version 1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version 1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version 1.00
Intel TSX-NI version 0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Processor ARK ID 122589
Conflict-Free processor Yes

Battery

Battery capacity 45 Wh
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells 3
Battery life (max) 13 h

Power

AC adapter power 65 W
AC adapter frequency 50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage 100 - 240 V

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Password protection Yes
Password protection type HDD,Power on,Supervisor

Certificates

Compliance certificates RoHS

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates ENERGY STAR

Weight & dimensions

Weight 1,75 kg
Width 329 mm
Depth 242 mm
Height 19,9 mm

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes
Power cord included Yes

Other features

Maximum internal memory (64-bit) 32 GB

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lenovo ThinkPad E E480 20KN0003AD good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated AMD Radeon RX 550. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

How long does the battery of the Lenovo ThinkPad E E480 20KN0003AD last?

The manufacturer declares up to 13 h of battery life. Real duration depends on brightness, workload and battery health.

What is the screen of the Lenovo ThinkPad E E480 20KN0003AD like?

It carries a 14" 1366x768 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the Lenovo ThinkPad E E480 20KN0003AD have?

It runs on the Intel Core i7-8550U processor with the AMD Radeon RX 550 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the Lenovo ThinkPad E E480 20KN0003AD be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 32 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 8GB).

Which operating system does the Lenovo ThinkPad E E480 20KN0003AD come with?

It comes with no operating system installed: the price does not include a license and you will have to install one yourself.

Which ports does the Lenovo ThinkPad E E480 20KN0003AD have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the Lenovo ThinkPad E E480 20KN0003AD have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the Lenovo ThinkPad E E480 20KN0003AD weigh?

It weighs 1,75 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the Lenovo ThinkPad E E480 20KN0003AD released?

Its release date is February 2019, 7 years ago.

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