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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare ThinkPad E480 vs SmartBook 130⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ThinkPad E480 and SmartBook 130 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo ThinkPad E480⁩

⁦ThinkPad E480⁩

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Reference model ⁦Mediacom SmartBook 130⁩

⁦SmartBook 130⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦ThinkPad E480⁩ ⁦SmartBook 130⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo Mediacom
Product Family ThinkPad SmartBook
Model ⁦ThinkPad E480⁩ ⁦SmartBook 130⁩
Model Number ⁦ThinkPad E480⁩ ⁦M-SB130⁩
Part Number / SKU ⁦M-SB130⁩
Launch Year ⁦2018 year⁩ ⁦2016 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Mainstream Mainstream
Operating System ⁦Windows 10⁩ ⁦Windows 10 Home⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core i5⁩ Intel Atom
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core i5 8250U 1.6GHz⁩ ⁦Intel Atom x5-Z8350 1.44GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦8th Gen⁩ Cherry Trail
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩ ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦4 cores⁩ ⁦4 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩ ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦8 threads⁩ ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦1.6 GHz⁩ ⁦1.44 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.4 GHz⁩ ⁦1.92 GHz⁩
L2 Cache ⁦2 MB⁩
L3 Cache ⁦6 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Discrete Integrated
GPU Manufacturer AMD Intel
GPU Model ⁦AMD Radeon RX 550⁩ Intel HD Graphics
VRAM Capacity ⁦2 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type ⁦GDDR5⁩ Shared system memory
GPU Boost Clock ⁦500 MHz⁩
Maximum External Displays ⁦1 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz via HDMI⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦4 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2400 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes
Memory Channels Dual Single
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD eMMC
Storage Capacity ⁦256 GB⁩ ⁦32 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe eMMC
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 3.0⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2 2280 + 2.5-inch⁩ ⁦M.2 2242 (expansion)⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦2 drives⁩ ⁦2 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
2.5-inch Drive Bay Yes
RAID Support
Card Reader Yes Yes
Card Reader Formats microSD microSD
Display
Display Size ⁦14 inch⁩ ⁦13.3 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩ ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS IPS
Display Brightness ⁦250 nits⁩
Contrast Ratio 400:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦720p⁩ 0.3
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 x speakers⁩ Built-in speaker
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 1.5 W⁩
Audio Technology Dolby Advanced Audio
Microphone Configuration Dual-array microphone Built-in microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦Spill-resistant 6-row keyboard⁩
Keyboard RGB Zones
Touchpad Type ThinkPad Mylar touchpad
Touchpad Material Mylar
Pointing Stick Yes
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Dual-band
Bluetooth Version 4.1 ⁦Bluetooth 4.0⁩
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 GbE⁩
WWAN No No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦2x USB 3.1 Gen 1; 1x USB 2.0⁩ ⁦USB 2.0 x 1, USB 3.0 x 1⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 / Power Delivery / DisplayPort⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version ⁦1.4b⁩
DisplayPort Output DisplayPort via USB-C
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No No
Security Lock Slot Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1x M.2 storage slot⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦45 Wh⁩ ⁦8000 Wh⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer Lithium-polymer
Battery Life ⁦13.51 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method ⁦MobileMark 2014⁩
Fast Charging Yes
Fast Charge Level 80 %
Fast Charge Time ⁦60 min⁩
Power Adapter ⁦65 W⁩
Power Connector USB-C
USB-C Charging Yes
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦329 mm⁩ ⁦315 mm⁩
Depth ⁦242 mm⁩ ⁦212 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦21.9 mm⁩ ⁦16.3 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.75 kg⁩ ⁦1.35 kg⁩
Chassis Material PC/ABS
Lid Material PC/ABS
Base Material PC/ABS
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810G tested⁩
Security & Manageability
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Drive Password Support Yes
Enterprise Manageability
Smart Card Support No No
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 8.0⁩
EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified
RoHS Compliance Yes
Environment & Warranty
Warranty ⁦1 years⁩
Warranty Type Mail-in or depot limited warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose ThinkPad E480 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i5 8250U 1.6GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Atom x5-Z8350 1.44GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦AMD Radeon RX 550⁩ (vs Intel HD Graphics)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦4 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦32 GB⁩)

Choose SmartBook 130 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Atom x5-Z8350 1.44GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i5 8250U 1.6GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at Intel HD Graphics (vs ⁦AMD Radeon RX 550⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦4 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦32 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between ThinkPad E480 and SmartBook 130 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩) and Form Factor (Clamshell). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between ThinkPad E480 and SmartBook 130?

ThinkPad E480 and SmartBook 130 share specifications such as Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩), Form Factor (Clamshell), Laptop Category (Mainstream), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (ThinkPad E480: ⁦Intel Core i5 8250U 1.6GHz⁩, SmartBook 130: ⁦Intel Atom x5-Z8350 1.44GHz⁩); GPU Model (ThinkPad E480: ⁦AMD Radeon RX 550⁩, SmartBook 130: Intel HD Graphics); Installed Memory (ThinkPad E480: ⁦8 GB⁩, SmartBook 130: ⁦4 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (ThinkPad E480: ⁦256 GB⁩, SmartBook 130: ⁦32 GB⁩).

ThinkPad E480 may suit users who need its differing values, while SmartBook 130 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.