Description
Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga — 13.3-Inch 2-in-1 Convertible Business Laptop
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 bright touchscreen to a practical, well-connected chassis. Powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U processor with 16GB DDR4 RAM, available with a 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, up to 3.4GHz
- Display: 13.3″ touchscreen, 360° hinge
- Keyboard: English QWERTY
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 (2x SO-DIMM, upgradeable to 32GB)
- Storage: 256GB or 512GB SSD
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620
- Ports: 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI 1.4, Mini RJ-45 (via extension cable), microSD card reader, headphone jack
- Stylus: ThinkPad Pen Pro (built-in, garaged)
- Camera: 720p HD
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1
- Battery: 45Wh, Rapid Charge to 80% in approximately 1 hour
- Build: Aluminium display cover, MIL-STD-810G certified
- Weight: 1.56kg
- Security: Discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington Security Slot
- Operating System: Windows 11
- Warranty: 14 months
Four Modes with Built-In Stylus
The refurbished ThinkPad L380 Yoga uses a 360° hinge to support laptop, tent, stand and tablet modes. The integrated ThinkPad Pen Pro stylus is garaged in the chassis for signing documents, annotating PDFs and drawing on screen, with 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity for precise input. With 16GB DDR4 RAM and a choice of 256GB or 512GB SSD, it handles professional workflows comfortably with room to grow. Unlike many convertibles in this class, the two SO-DIMM slots are accessible, meaning RAM can be upgraded by a technician later if your needs change — a genuine practical advantage over increasingly common soldered-memory designs, since it lets buyers extend the useful life of the laptop as their software needs grow rather than being locked into whatever configuration they originally purchased.
Bright Touchscreen with ThinkPad Reliability
The 13.3-inch touchscreen delivers clear, bright visuals suited to reading documents, browsing and video calls in either laptop or tablet mode. MIL-STD-810G certification covers drops, humidity, vibration and extreme temperatures. The 6-row spill-resistant keyboard with TrackPoint delivers the full ThinkPad typing experience, and Rapid Charge brings the 45Wh battery to 80% in approximately one hour.
Security and Build Quality
A discrete TPM 2.0 chip gives IT teams a hardware root of trust for encryption and credential storage, and a Kensington Security Slot allows the laptop to be physically secured with a compatible cable lock in shared offices or hot-desk environments. The aluminium display cover adds rigidity to the 360° hinge mechanism, helping it withstand thousands of open-close and rotation cycles without wobble. Combined with MIL-STD-810G certification, this makes the L380 Yoga a sensible choice for anyone who moves between meeting rooms, client sites or shared desks throughout the day, where a convertible chassis needs to tolerate more handling than a conventional clamshell laptop.
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 and 16GB RAM, users who need a choice of storage to suit their workload, and anyone who wants ThinkPad touchscreen versatility without paying premium X-series prices.
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 a full-size built-in Ethernet port should note this model uses a Mini RJ-45 connector requiring the ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable, and anyone who wants the lightest possible convertible should consider our ThinkPad X390 Yoga instead, since the L380 Yoga prioritises storage flexibility and price over minimal weight.
Typical Use Cases
This configuration suits professionals who regularly switch between typing at a desk and presenting or note-taking on the move, IT-managed environments that value discrete TPM 2.0 and a Kensington lock slot for asset security, and buyers who want the option of 512GB local storage for larger files and projects without paying X-series prices. The built-in ThinkPad Pen Pro also suits anyone who signs documents or annotates PDFs regularly.
Refurbished vs New at This Price Point
Lenovo has moved on to newer ThinkPad L-series 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 2-in-1 business laptop with a built-in stylus and TPM 2.0 costs substantially more than this certified refurbished unit. Buying refurbished from Technology Core gets you genuine ThinkPad build quality and convertible flexibility, tested and warrantied, at an accessible price in our Lenovo Yoga range.
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? It has a Mini RJ-45 connector on the chassis, which requires the ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable for a full-size connection — not included as standard.
Does it have a TPM chip? Yes — a discrete TPM 2.0 chip is built in for hardware-level security.
Does it have a Kensington lock slot? Yes — a Kensington Security Slot is built in for physical security in shared or hot-desk environments.
Does it support fast charging? Yes — Rapid Charge brings the 45Wh battery to 80% in approximately one hour.
Is it suitable for gaming? No — the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 is built for everyday productivity, not gaming or graphics-heavy software.
Does it come with Windows 11? Yes — all Technology Core refurbished laptops are supplied with a genuine licensed copy of Windows 11.
Related Products and Helpful Guides
Looking for similar Lenovo 2-in-1 laptops? Browse the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga, the Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga, or the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1.
You can also explore our full range of refurbished Lenovo Yoga laptops.
For more guidance, read our Best Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPads guide, our Refurbished vs New Laptops 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.
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