Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo 15 + Basic Case vs Lenovo X230 Win 7 US

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 71identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 15 + Basic Case:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X230 Win 7 US:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor family
    • 15 + Basic Case:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X230 Win 7 US:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 15 + Basic Case:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X230 Win 7 US:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 15 + Basic Case:i3-380M
    • X230 Win 7 US:i5-3360M
  • Processor frequency
    • 15 + Basic Case:2.53 GHz
    • X230 Win 7 US:2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 15 + Basic Case:2.5 GT/s
    • X230 Win 7 US:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • 15 + Basic Case:PGA988
    • X230 Win 7 US:BGA 1023
  • Processor lithography
    • 15 + Basic Case:32 nm
    • X230 Win 7 US:22 nm

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Comparison of 15 + Basic Case, X230 Win 7 US
185 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi5-3360M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleIvy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1928
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 82579LM
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® QM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad + Pointing Stick
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Home Basic (32-bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017864895
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0MW
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh94 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs4.5 h10.2 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.41 kg1.65 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm230 mm
Height (front)Differs3.38 cm1.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.95 cm3.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power adapter weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 g
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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