Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T480s 14″ Core i5 Up to 16GB Ram Up to 256GB SSD Win 11

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Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T480s 14″ — Up to 16GB RAM, Up to 256GB SSD, Windows 11

The refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T480s is one of Lenovo’s finest slim business ultrabooks — the lighter, thinner sibling of the ThinkPad T480, delivering T-series premium build quality in a chassis starting from just 1.32kg. Powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8350U processor, available with 8GB or 16GB DDR4 RAM and 128GB or 256GB SSD, it combines Thunderbolt 3, wired Ethernet and a carbon fibre hybrid chassis into one of the best-value refurbished 14-inch business ultrabooks available. 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 i5-8350U, 8th Gen, quad-core, up to 3.6GHz

• • Display: 14.0″ FHD anti-glare (1920×1080)

• • RAM: 8GB or 16GB DDR4

• • Storage: 128GB or 256GB SSD

• • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

• • Ports: 2× USB-A, 1× USB-C, 1× USB-C / Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, SD card reader, headphone jack, docking connector

• • Camera: 720p HD

• • Keyboard: English QWERTY

• • Wireless: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1

• • Build: Carbon fibre hybrid, MIL-STD-810G certified

• • Weight: From 1.32kg

• • Operating System: Windows 11

• • Condition: Good or Excellent — select your grade above

• • Warranty: 14 months

Thunderbolt 3 and Wired Ethernet in an Ultra-Slim Build

Despite its slim profile, the T480s packs both Thunderbolt 3 and a built-in RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port — a combination rare in ultraslim 14-inch laptops. Thunderbolt 3 enables single-cable docking, 4K display output and 40Gbps data transfer. The second USB-C port also supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery. HDMI 1.4b provides direct monitor output. The side docking connector supports Lenovo ThinkPad mechanical docking stations for comprehensive desk setups. Two USB-A ports (one Always On) and a 4-in-1 SD card reader complete the port set.

8GB or 16GB — Choose the Right Configuration

The T480s is available with 8GB DDR4 RAM for everyday productivity tasks, or 16GB DDR4 for users who need more headroom for multitasking, multiple browser tabs and heavier workloads. Both configurations are available with either a 128GB or 256GB SSD, giving you the flexibility to match storage capacity to your needs and budget.

Slim Chassis, MIL-STD-810G Durability

At just 1.32kg, the T480s is built for people who carry a laptop between meetings, sites or home and office — without the fragility that light weight usually implies. Lenovo tests the T480s to MIL-STD-810G military durability standards, covering drops, vibration, dust, humidity and temperature extremes. The carbon fibre hybrid chassis keeps the weight down while maintaining ThinkPad-grade rigidity, so it holds up to daily commuting and travel better than typical consumer ultrabooks in this weight class.

Who Is This For?

The refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T480s is the ideal choice for professionals who want Thunderbolt 3 and wired Ethernet in one of the lightest 14-inch T-series ThinkPads; users who need a choice of RAM and storage to suit their workload; and business users who want the T-series premium experience at a refurbished price. For the heavier T480 with dual batteries, browse our full refurbished laptop range. full refurbished laptop range.

Not Ideal For

The T480s isn’t the right fit if you need serious gaming or GPU-heavy performance — it uses integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620, not a dedicated graphics card, so it’s not suited to modern gaming, 3D rendering or heavy video editing. It’s also not the choice if you specifically want a current-generation processor rather than an 8th Gen Intel chip, or if you need a screen larger than 14 inches for your workflow. For gaming or GPU-intensive work, see our gaming laptop range instead.

Our 30-Point Quality Inspection

Every laptop sold by Technology Core passes our 30-point inspection by in-house technicians. We test processor performance, RAM stability, SSD health, display quality, keyboard and trackpad function, 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 T480s ships with a 14-month warranty, free next-day UK mainland delivery, and a 28-day return window if it isn’t right for you.

What’s in the Box

• • Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T480s

• • Compatible USB-C 65W charger

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between the 8GB and 16GB versions?
RAM capacity only — the 16GB version offers more headroom for multitasking and running multiple applications simultaneously.

What’s the difference between the 128GB and 256GB versions?
Storage capacity only — choose 256GB if you need more local storage for files and applications.

What’s the difference between Good and Excellent grade?
Both grades are fully tested and fault-free — the difference is purely cosmetic. Excellent grade shows minimal signs of previous use, while Good grade may have light visible wear such as small scuffs. See our grading guide for full details.

Does it have a wired Ethernet port?
Yes — a full RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port is built in.

Does it have Thunderbolt 3?
Yes — one USB-C port supports Thunderbolt 3 with 40Gbps data transfer and 4K DisplayPort output.

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

Can I connect two external monitors?
Yes — using the Thunderbolt 3 port together with the HDMI port, you can drive two external displays simultaneously.

Related Products and Helpful Guides

Looking for similar business convertibles? Browse the Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga, the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4, or the Lenovo ThinkPad L490.

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, our 8GB vs 16GB RAM 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.