Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (i5-8250U, UHD 620, IPS, SSD) Laptop Review

In the convoluted world of office devices, the Lenovo ThinkPad L480 positions itself below the T-Series, but above the more affordable E-Series, all by the same manufacturer. In this review, we shall dive into what sets the L-Series apart and whether this ThinkPad is worth a consideration.

thin chassis; stable hinge; good selection of ports; quiet during operation; good touchpad; excellent trackpoint; fast processor; acceptable battery life; quick charging speed; matte IPS panel; fast WLAN

low brightness; horrible distribution of brightness; microSD instead of SD card slot; only 12 months standard warranty

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 review: A no-frills ThinkPad that won't break the bank

If you've ever wanted to invest in a ThinkPad but you don't want to spend a lot of money, this is the one for you. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga are some of my favorite laptops around, but not everyone can afford them.

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 review: This basic business notebook falls a little short

Lenovo's ThinkPad L480 is the entry-level member of the Thinkpad club of business notebooks, but its excellent keyboard can't redeem a mediocre...

Excellent ThinkPad keyboard; A wide variety of port options; Durable construction

Review model lacked a touchscreen; Audio was muddier than it should be; Battery life is on the low end

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 review: This basic business notebook falls a little short

The Lenovo ThinkPad L480 grants you basic membership in the ThinkPad club. Even if you can't afford the premium Lenovo charges for its slimmer, more powerful models like the ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) , you're at least getting a stellar keyboard and sturdy construction.