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Lenovo ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M vs Lenovo X1 Carbon Touch

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 94identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:Laptop
    • X1 Carbon Touch:Ultrabook
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:31.8 cm (12.5")
    • X1 Carbon Touch:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • X1 Carbon Touch:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:No
    • X1 Carbon Touch:Yes
  • Display brightness
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:200 cd/m²
    • X1 Carbon Touch:300 cd/m²
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:i7-3520M
    • X1 Carbon Touch:i7-3667U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:3.6 GHz
    • X1 Carbon Touch:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:2.9 GHz
    • X1 Carbon Touch:2 GHz

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195 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopUltrabook
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessDiffers200 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one300:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-3520Mi7-3667U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2920
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers180 GB240 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
SSD capacityDiffers180 GB240 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1250 MHz1150 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDDolby Home Theater v4
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1 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
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8 Pro
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6489364898
Processor codeDiffersSR0MUSR0N5
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs10.3 h6.3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg1.36 kg
WidthDiffers305 mm331 mm
DepthDiffers206.5 mm226 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.9 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.1 cm (13")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 cm (8.9")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.88 cm (0.74")
Height (front)Known for one1.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.66 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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