Staff Laptop models and generations

BCIT has several different generations of laptops currently in circulation. Each model has a different hardware specification and replacement cycle. Some models are still in their replacement cycle but not yet eligible; some models are no longer a part of the replacement cycle and no longer eligible for replacement. For more information on laptop replacement eligibility please refer to the article: When is my BCIT-Issued Laptop or Desktop available for replacement

For a list of current generation Lenovo laptops and their specifications please refer to the article: Current BCIT-Issued Laptop Technical Specifications

Standard model with no dedicated graphics card

Model	Dell Latitude 5440
Best Use Case	For those who require a portable laptop to run standard business applications.
Processor	Intel Core i5-1345U vPro (10 core) 1.60 GHz to 4.40 GHz
Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Display	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	16GB DDR4
Storage	512GB SSD (PCIe-NVMe M.2 2280)
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi 6e AX211 2×2, Bluetooth 5.2
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Camera	IR and FHD webcam with Temporal Noise Reduction, Camera Shutter and Mic
Ports	1 RJ-45 Ethernet port 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB Type-C/USB4/Power Delivery 1 HDMI 2.0 port 1 Universal audio port
Battery	3 Cell, 54 Wh
Power Cord	65W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	Height: 19.3 mm (0.76 in.) Width: 321.40 mm (12.65 in.) Depth: 212 mm (8.35 in.)
Weight	1.36 kg (3.01 lbs.)

Workstation model with dedicated graphics card

Model	Dell Precision 3581
Best Use Case	For those whose workload light usage of AutoCAD and Video Rendering
Processor	Intel Core i5-13600H vPro essentials (12 core) 2.70 GHz to 4.50 GHz
Graphics	Nvidia RTX A500 4GB GDDR6
Display	15.6″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	16GB 4800MHz, DDR5 4800 MT/s
Storage	512GB SSD, M.2 NVMe
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi 6e AX211+Bluetooth 5.2
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Camera	IR and FHD webcam with Temporal Noise Reduction, Camera Shutter and Mic
Ports	1x MicroSD Card Reader 1x Universal audio port 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (power enabled) 1x HDMI 2.0 1x RJ-45 2x Thunderbolt 4 Type C
Battery	4 Cell Battery, 64Whr
Power Cord	130W USB Type-C Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	1. Front Height: 22.67 mm (0.89″) Rear Height: 24.05 mm (0.95″)2. Width: 358 mm (14.09″) 3. Depth: 233 mm (9.19″)
Weight	1.78 kg (3.95 lbs.)

Previous Generations of Laptops

The following laptops are models that are still in their replacement cycle, which means they are not yet eligible for replacement. Once they become eligible, users of these laptops will be notified.

Standard model with no dedicated graphics card

Acquired: 2022-2023
Estimated Replacement year: 2025-2026

Model	Dell Latitude 5430
Best Use Case	For those who require a portable laptop to run standard business applications.
Processor	Intel Core i5-1245U vPro (10 core) 1.60 GHz to 4.40 GHz
Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Display	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	16GB DDR4
Storage	512GB SSD (PCIe-NVMe M.2 2280)
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi 6e AX211 2×2, Bluetooth 5.2
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Camera	IR and FHD webcam with Temporal Noise Reduction, Camera Shutter and Mic
Ports	1 RJ-45 Ethernet port 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB Type-C/USB4/Power Delivery 1 HDMI 2.0 port 1 Universal audio port
Battery	4 Cell, 58 Wh
Power Cord	65W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	Height: 19.3 mm (0.76 in.) Width: 321.40 mm (12.65 in.) Depth: 212 mm (8.35 in.)
Weight	1.36 kg (3.01 lbs.)

Workstation model with dedicated graphics card

Acquired: 2022-2023
Estimated Replacement year: 2025-2026

Model	Dell Precision 3571
Best Use Case	For those whose workload light usage of AutoCAD and Video Rendering
Processor	Intel Core i5-12600H vPro essentials (12 core) 2.70 GHz to 4.50 GHz
Graphics	Nvidia T600 4GB GDDR6
Display	15.6″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	16GB 4800MHz, DDR5
Storage	512GB SSD, M.2 NVMe
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi 6e AX211+Bluetooth 5.2
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Camera	IR and FHD webcam with Temporal Noise Reduction, Camera Shutter and Mic
Ports	1. SD card reader 2. Universal audio jack 3. (2) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A (1x power enabled) 4. HDMI 2.0 5. RJ45 6. Wedge lock slot 7. (2) Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports with power-in
Battery	4 Cell Battery, 64Whr
Power Cord	130W USB Type-C Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	1. Front Height: 22.67 mm (0.89″) Rear Height: 24.05 mm (0.95″)2. Width: 358 mm (14.09″) 3. Depth: 233 mm (9.19″)
Weight	1.78 kg (3.95 lbs.)

Standard model with no dedicated graphics card

Acquired: 2022
Estimated Replacement year: 2025-2026

Model	Lenovo ThinkPad T14s (Gen 2)
Best Use Case	For those who require a portable laptop to run standard business applications.
Best Use Case		Processor	Intel Core i5-1145G7 (8MB Cache, up to 4.4Ghz)
Display	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	16GB DDR4 3200Mhz
Storage	512GB SSD (PCIe-NVMe M.2 2280)
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 2×2, Bluetooth 5.2
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Media Reader	MicroSD card reader
Camera	720p + IR with ThinkShutter
Ports	1x USB-C Thunderbolt™ 4 power in 1x Headphone/mic combo 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x HDMI 2.0
Battery	57Whr Li-Ion internal battery
Battery Life	Up to 14.5hrs (under optimal conditions)
Power Cord	65W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	12.95” x 8.94” x 0.70” 329 x 227 x 17.9 mm
Weight	3.28 lbs / 1.49 kg

Workstation model with dedicated graphics card

Acquired: 2020-2021
Estimated Replacement year: 2023-2024

Model	Lenovo ThinkPad P14s (Gen 2)
Best Use Case	For those who require discrete graphics (eg. AutoCAD, Video Rendering)
Best Use Case		Processor	Intel Core i5-10310U (6MB Cache, up to 4.4Ghz)
Graphics	Nvidia Qaudro P520 2GB
Display	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	16GB DDR4 2666Mhz
Storage	512GB SSD (PCIe-NVMe M.2 2280)
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Media Reader	MicroSD card reader
Camera	720p + IR with ThinkShutter
Ports	Two USB 3.1 (one Always On), one USB 3.1 Type C (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one Thunderbolt 3 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one Headphone and microphone combo jack, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet
Battery	3 Cell 50Whr Li-Ion internal battery
Battery Life	Up to 16.5hrs (under optimal conditions)
Power Cord	65W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	12.95” x 8.94” x 0.70” 329 x 227 x 17.9 mm
Weight	3.28 lbs / 1.49 kg

First Generation T14 (without a dedicated graphics card)

Acquired: 2020-2021
Estimated Replacement year: 2023-2024

Model	Lenovo ThinkPad T14 (Gen 1)
Best Use Case	For those who require a portable laptop to run standard business applications.
	USB Type-C to VGA adapter provided
	Type-C to Ethernet Adapter provided
Processor	Intel Core i5-10310U (6MB Cache, up to 4.4Ghz)
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	16GB DDR4 2666Mhz
Storage	512GB SSD (PCIe-NVMe M.2 2280)
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Media Reader	MicroSD card reader
Camera	720p + IR with ThinkShutter
Ports	Two USB 3.1 (one Always On), one USB 3.1 Type C (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one Thunderbolt 3 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one Headphone and microphone combo jack, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet
Battery	3 Cell 50Whr Li-Ion internal battery
Battery Life	Up to 16.5hrs (under optimal conditions)
Power Cord	65W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	12.95” x 8.94” x 0.70” 329 x 227 x 17.9 mm
Weight	3.28 lbs / 1.49 kg

First Generation P14 (with a dedicated graphics card)

Acquired: 2020-2021
Estimated Replacement year: 2023-2024

Model	Lenovo ThinkPad P14 (Gen 1)
Best Use Case	For those who require discrete graphics (eg. AutoCAD, Video Rendering)
Best Use Case	USB Type-C to VGA adapter provided
Processor	Intel Core i5-10310U (6MB Cache, up to 4.4Ghz)
Graphics	Nvidia Qaudro P520 2GB
Display	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	16GB DDR4 2666Mhz
Storage	512GB SSD (PCIe-NVMe M.2 2280)
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Media Reader	MicroSD card reader
Camera	720p + IR with ThinkShutter
Ports	Two USB 3.1 (one Always On), one USB 3.1 Type C (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one Thunderbolt 3 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one Headphone and microphone combo jack, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet
Battery	3 Cell 50Whr Li-Ion internal battery
Battery Life	Up to 16.5hrs (under optimal conditions)
Power Cord	65W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	12.95” x 8.94” x 0.70” 329 x 227 x 17.9 mm
Weight	3.28 lbs / 1.49 kg

Previous Generations of Laptops – not eligible for replacment

The following laptops are models that are no longer eligible for replacement. Their replacement window has passed and they are no longer a part of the replacement program.

More information can be found in the article: When is my BCIT-Issued Laptop or Desktop available for replacement

T490 (without a dedicated graphics card)

Acquisition year: 2019
Replacement Year: 2022-2023, continued into 2024

Model	Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Best Use Case	For those who require a portable laptop to run standard business applications.
Best Use Case	USB Type-C to VGA adapter provided
Processor	Intel Core i5-8365U (6MB Cache, up to 4.1Ghz)
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics
Display	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	16GB DDR4 2666Mhz
Storage	512GB SSD (PCIe-NVMe M.2)
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi AC9560 2×2 + Bluetooth 5.0
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Media Reader	MicroSD card reader
Camera	720p + IR with ThinkShutter
Ports	Two USB 3.1 (one Always On), one USB 3.1 Type C (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one Thunderbolt 3 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one Headphone and microphone combo jack, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet
Battery	3 Cell 50Whr Li-Ion internal battery
Battery Life	Up to 16.5hrs (under optimal conditions)
Power Cord	65W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	12.95” x 8.94” x 0.70” 329 x 227 x 17.9 mm
Weight	3.23 lbs / 1.46 kg

T480s (without a dedicate graphics card)

Acquisition year: 2018
Replacement Year: 2021-2022

Model	Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Best Use Case	For those who require a portable laptop to run standard business applications.
Best Use Case	USB Type-C to VGA adapter provided
Processor	Intel Core i5-8350u (3=6MB Cache, up to 3.0Ghz)
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 620
Display	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	8GB DDR4 2400 MHz
Storage	512GB SSD PCIe-NVMe M.2
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi AC8265A 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.1
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Media Reader	MicroSD card reader
Camera	720p HD with Privacy Shutter
Ports	Two USB 3.1 (one Always On), one USB 3.1 Type-C, one Thunderbolt 3 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one Headphone and microphone combo jack, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet
Battery	3 Cell 57hw Li-Ion internal battery
Battery Life	Up to 15.6 hrs (under optimal conditions)
Power Cord	65W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	13.03” x 8.93” x 0.70” 331 x 226.8 x 18.8 mm
Weight	2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg

Lenovo T480s (with a dedicate graphics card)

Acquisition year: 2018
Replacement Year: 2021-2022

Model	Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Best Use Case	For those who require discrete graphics (eg. AutoCAD, Video Rendering)
Best Use Case	USB Type-C to VGA adapter provided
Processor	Intel Core i5-8350u (6MB Cache, up to 3.0Ghz)
Graphics	Nvidia Geforce MX150 2GB
Display	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	8GB DDR4 2400 MHz
Storage	512GB SSD PCIe-NVMe M.2
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi AC8265A 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.1
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Media Reader	MicroSD card reader
Camera	720p HD with Privacy Shutter
Ports	Two USB 3.1 (one Always On), one USB 3.1 Type-C, one Thunderbolt 3 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one Headphone and microphone combo jack, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet
Battery	3 Cell 57hw Li-Ion internal battery
Battery Life	Up to 15.6 hrs (under optimal conditions)
Power Cord	65W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	13.03” x 8.93” x 0.70” 331 x 226.8 x 18.8 mm
Weight	2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg

T470s (without a dedicate graphics card)

Acquisition year: 2017
Replacement Year: 2020-2021

Model	Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Best Use Case	For those who require a portable laptop to run standard business applications.
Best Use Case	USB Type-C to VGA adapter provided
Processor	Intel Core i5-7300U (3MB Cache, Up to 3.50Ghz)
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 620
Display	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	8GB
Storage	512GB SSD
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi AC8265A 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.1
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Media Reader	MicroSD card reader
Camera	720p HD
Ports	Two USB 3.1 (one Always On), one USB 3.1 Type-C/Thunderbolt 3 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one Headphone and microphone combo jack, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet
Battery	6 Cell (23Wh Front/26Wh rear integrated) Li-Ion internal battery
Battery Life	Up to 10.5 hrs (under optimal conditions)
Power Cord	45W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	13.03” x 8.93” x 0.70” 331 x 226.8 x 18.8 mm
Weight	2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg

T470p (with a dedicate graphics card)

Acquisition year: 2017
Replacement Year: 2020-2021

Model	Lenovo ThinkPad T470p
Best Use Case	For those who require discrete graphics (eg. AutoCAD, Video Rendering)
Best Use Case	MiniDP to VGA Adapter provided
Processor	Intel Core i5-7300U (3MB Cache, Up to 3.50Ghz)
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 630 + Nvidia Geforce 940MX 2GB
Display	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	8GB
Storage	512GB SSD
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi AC8265A 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.1
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Media Reader	MicroSD card reader
Camera	720p HD
Ports	Two USB 3.1 (one Always On) (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one Gen 1 MiniDisplay Port 1.2a, one Headphone and microphone combo jack, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet
Battery	6 Cell 48Wh Li-Ion internal battery
Battery Life	Up to 8.5 hrs (under optimal conditions)
Power Cord	135W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	13.35” x 9.25” x 0.94” 339 x 235 x 24 mm
Weight	4.33 lbs / 1.96 kg

T460s (without a dedicated graphics card)

Acquisition year: 2016
Replacement Year: 2019-2020

Model	Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Best Use Case	For those who require a portable laptop to run standard business applications.
Best Use Case	MiniDP to VGA adapter provided
Processor	Intel Core i5-6300U (3MB Cache, Up to 3.00Ghz)
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 520
Display	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	8GB
Storage	256/512GB SSD
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi AC8260A 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.1
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Media Reader	MicroSD card reader
Camera	720p HD
Ports	Three USB 3.1 (one Always On) (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one MiniDP, one Headphone and microphone combo jack, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet
Battery	6 Cell (23Wh Front/26Wh rear integrated) Li-Ion internal battery
Battery Life	Up to 10.5 hrs (under optimal conditions)
Power Cord	45W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	13.03” x 8.93” x 0.70” 331 x 226.8 x 18.8 mm
Weight	2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg

T460p (with a dedicated graphics card)

Acquisition year: 2016
Replacement Year: 2019-2020

Model	Lenovo ThinkPad T460p
Best Use Case	For those who require discrete graphics (eg. AutoCAD, Video Rendering)
Best Use Case	MiniDP to VGA Adapter provided
Processor	Intel Core i5-6440GQ (6MB Cache, Up to 3.50Ghz)
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 520 + Nvidia Geforce 940MX 2GB
Display	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080)
Memory	8GB
Storage	256/512GB SSD
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi AC8260A 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.1
Keyboard	Keyboard Backlit – US English
Media Reader	MicroSD card reader
Camera	720p HD
Ports	Three USB 3.1 (one Always On) (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer), one Gen 1 MiniDisplay Port 1.2a, one Headphone and microphone combo jack, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet
Battery	6 Cell 48Wh Li-Ion internal battery
Battery Life	Up to 8.5 hrs (under optimal conditions)
Power Cord	135W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	13.35” x 9.25” x 0.94” 339 x 235 x 24 mm
Weight	4.33 lbs / 1.96 kg

Previous Generation of Docking Stations (No longer Purchasable)

The following docking stations were previously offered by IT Services for purchase to use with the previous generation of laptops listed above.

While these docking stations maybe still be actively used across campus they are either no longer order-able, purchased or stocked by ITS.

Please see the Current BCIT Issued Laptop Technical Specification knowledge base article for the currently available docking stations.

While these docking stations maybe still be actively used across campus they are either no longer order-able, purchased or stocked by ITS.

Model	Lenovo ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station (Legacy)	Lenovo ThinkPad ThuderBolt 3 Dock Gen 2 (Type-C Hub)
Compatible	T480s, T490s, T14, T14 Gen 2, P14 and P14 Gen 2	T480s, T490s, T14, T14 Gen 2, P14, P14 Gen 2, Gen3 X1 Yoga and newer
NOT Compatible	T470s/p, Any Yoga (X1, S1) Model and older	T470s/p and older
Ports	Four USB 3.1 (one Always on), two USB 3.1 Type-C (Power Delivery), one 3.5mm Headphone and Microphone combo jack, Two DisplayPort 1.4, one HDMI 2.0, one VGA, one Gigabit Ethernet.	Five USB 3.1 (one always on), one Thunderbolt 3 (Power Delivery, Display Port, Data Transfer), two DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0, one Gigabit Ethernet
Power Cord	135W AC Adapter	135W AC Adapter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	14.88 x 6.26 x 2.13″ / 378 x 159 x 54 mm	8.66 x 3.15 x 1.18” / 220 x 80 x 30mm

Staff Laptop models and generations

Dell Latitude 5440

Dell Precision 3581

Previous Generations of Laptops

Dell Latitude 5430

Dell Precision 3571

Lenovo T14s (GEN 2)

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s (Gen 2)

Lenovo T14 Gen 1

Lenovo P14 Gen 1

Previous Generations of Laptops – not eligible for replacment

Lenovo T490

Lenovo T480s

Lenovo T480s (GPU)

Lenovo T470s

Lenovo T470p

Lenovo T460s

Lenovo T460p

Previous Generation of Docking Stations (No longer Purchasable)

Previously Available Docking Stations

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