Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga — i5, Up to 512GB SSD

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Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga — i5, Up to 512GB SSD

The refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga is a versatile 13.3-inch 2-in-1 convertible business laptop that brings four-mode flexibility, an integrated ThinkPad Pen Pro stylus and a touchscreen display to a practical, well-connected chassis. Powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U processor with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and a choice of 256GB or 512GB SSD, it handles everyday professional productivity tasks in laptop, tent, stand or tablet mode. Sold by Technology Core in certified refurbished condition, graded Good or Excellent (select your grade above), with a 14-month warranty and free next-day UK delivery.

Verified Key Specifications

• Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U (8th Gen, quad-core, 8 threads, 1.6GHz base up to 3.4GHz Turbo Boost)
• Display: 13.3″ touchscreen
• Keyboard: English QWERTY
• RAM: 8GB DDR4-2400 (2x SO-DIMM, upgradeable to 32GB)
• Storage: 256GB or 512GB SSD
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 (integrated)
• Ports: 2x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (1 Always On), HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet extension connector, microSD card reader, headphone/microphone combo jack, security keyhole
• Stylus: ThinkPad Pen Pro (built-in, garaged)
• Camera: 720p HD (fixed focus)
• Audio: HD Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio, stereo speakers 2W×2, dual array microphone
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.1
• Battery: 45Wh, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hour
• Build: Aluminium display cover, GFRP composite base, MIL-STD-810G certified
• Weight: 1.56kg (3.44 lbs)
• Security: Discrete TPM 2.0, optional fingerprint reader, security keyhole
• Operating System: Windows 11
• Warranty: 14 months

Four Modes with a Built-In Stylus

The 360° Yoga hinge on this refurbished ThinkPad L380 Yoga supports laptop, tent, stand and tablet modes, and the integrated ThinkPad Pen Pro stylus is garaged directly in the chassis for signing documents, annotating PDFs and sketching on screen. Choose 256GB of SSD storage for everyday tasks, or step up to 512GB if you keep more files, projects or applications stored locally, alongside 8GB of DDR4 RAM that’s upgradeable to 32GB across two accessible SO-DIMM slots.

A Bright FHD Touchscreen with ThinkPad Reliability

The 13.3″ touchscreen uses a Full HD panel with an anti-reflective, anti-smudge finish rated at 300 nits, giving clear, bright visuals whether you’re reading documents at a desk or sketching in tablet mode. The 6-row, spill-resistant keyboard pairs with the signature red TrackPoint pointing device and a buttonless Mylar-surfaced touchpad, delivering the full ThinkPad typing experience even in this convertible chassis. The whole unit is tested to MIL-STD-810G military standards for resistance to knocks, drops, dust and temperature extremes.

A Practical Port Selection for a Convertible

Despite the slim convertible design, the L380 Yoga keeps a genuinely useful spread of ports: two USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 ports supporting both Power Delivery charging and DisplayPort video output, plus two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports (one remains powered for charging accessories even when the laptop is off). A dedicated HDMI 1.4b port gives a direct route to a projector or external display, and a microSD card reader, headphone/microphone combo jack and physical security keyhole round out the connectivity. There’s no built-in RJ-45 Ethernet port on this model; wired networking is available via Lenovo’s optional ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable, which connects through the Ethernet extension connector on the chassis.

Rapid Charge Battery for a Full Working Day

The integrated 45Wh lithium-ion battery supports Lenovo’s Rapid Charge technology, reaching 80% capacity in around one hour with the bundled 65W USB-C adapter — useful for topping up quickly between meetings or lectures. At 1.56kg, the L380 Yoga remains genuinely portable for a convertible with this level of durability testing, making it easy to carry between meetings, in and out of a bag daily, or between lecture halls.

Who Is This For?

The refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga is an excellent choice for professionals who want a 2-in-1 convertible with a built-in stylus at an accessible price, students who annotate PDFs or take handwritten notes in tablet mode, and anyone who wants ThinkPad touchscreen versatility without paying premium X-series prices. The 512GB storage option suits buyers who keep more files stored locally, while 256GB suits those who lean on cloud storage.

Not ideal for: gaming, video editing or other GPU-intensive work — the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 is built for everyday productivity, not creative or graphics-heavy workloads. Buyers who need built-in Ethernet without an extension cable should check our wider range of refurbished business laptops, and anyone who specifically needs Thunderbolt 3 should look elsewhere, since this model uses USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 rather than Thunderbolt.

Typical Use Cases

This configuration suits students who want to annotate lecture slides or sign PDFs with the built-in stylus, professionals who present frequently and want tent or stand mode for demos, and anyone who wants a single device that covers both laptop-style typing and tablet-style note-taking. The MIL-STD-810G testing also suits buyers who travel between campus buildings, client sites or meeting rooms daily, and the accessible RAM slots make it a sensible pick for buyers who may want to upgrade memory down the line.

Refurbished vs New at This Price Point

Lenovo has moved on to newer ThinkPad Yoga generations, and the L380 Yoga is no longer sold new — there is no genuine current equivalent to compare directly. Why pay £££ for new? A current entry-level convertible ThinkPad with a built-in stylus costs substantially more than this certified refurbished unit. Buying refurbished from Technology Core gets you genuine ThinkPad build quality and the ThinkPad Pen Pro stylus, tested and warrantied, at a fraction of any current equivalent’s price.

Our 30-Point Quality Inspection, Warranty and Returns

Every laptop sold by Technology Core passes our 30-point inspection by in-house technicians. We test processor performance, RAM stability, SSD health, touchscreen and stylus responsiveness, display quality, keyboard and trackpad function, hinge operation, battery capacity, all ports, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, webcam and overall system stability. Any component that does not meet our standards is repaired or replaced before sale. Every unit is backed by a 14-month warranty, and if anything isn’t right, our refund policy covers you.

What’s in the Box

• Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga
• ThinkPad Pen Pro (garaged in chassis)
• Compatible USB-C 65W charger

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between the 256GB and 512GB versions? Storage capacity only — choose 512GB if you need more local storage for large files, projects and applications.

Is the RAM upgradeable? Yes — two SO-DIMM slots support upgrades up to 32GB DDR4.

Does it have Thunderbolt 3? No — the L380 Yoga uses USB-C 3.1 Gen 1, not Thunderbolt 3.

Does it have a wired Ethernet port? Not built in — Ethernet is available via the ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable, sold separately.

Does it come with Windows 11? Yes — all Technology Core refurbished laptops are supplied with a genuine licensed copy of Windows 11.

Does the stylus need charging? No — the ThinkPad Pen Pro is a passive active pen that doesn’t require charging or pairing, and it garages directly in the chassis when not in use.

Is the keyboard backlit? Not confirmed on this unit — backlighting was an optional extra on this model and is not guaranteed to be present.

Is it suitable for note-taking in lectures? Yes — tent and tablet modes combined with the ThinkPad Pen Pro make it a genuinely useful device for handwritten notes and PDF annotation.

Related Products and Helpful Guides

Looking for similar Lenovo business laptops? Browse the Lenovo ThinkPad L380, the Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1, or the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 1.

You can also explore our full range of refurbished Lenovo Yoga convertibles, browse refurbished Lenovo ThinkPads, or see our wider certified refurbished laptop collection.

For more guidance, read our Best Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPads guide, or our guide on how to choose a refurbished laptop.

About Technology Core

Technology Core is one of the UK’s leading certified refurbished laptop retailers based in Leicester. We offer a 14-month warranty — one of the longest in the UK refurbished market. Every unit is inspected and tested by our in-house technicians before sale. Contact us with any questions before or after purchase.