Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad 300-15ISK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad P50

156specifications compared
65differ
91identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- IdeaPad 300-15ISK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Laptop
- ThinkPad P50:Mobile workstation
Display resolution
- IdeaPad 300-15ISK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad P50:1920 x 1080 pixels
Panel type
- IdeaPad 300-15ISK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:TN
- ThinkPad P50:IPS
Processor family
- IdeaPad 300-15ISK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkPad P50:Intel® Xeon® E3 v5
Processor model
- IdeaPad 300-15ISK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
- ThinkPad P50:E3-1505MV5
Processor cores
- IdeaPad 300-15ISK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2
- ThinkPad P50:4
Processor threads
- IdeaPad 300-15ISK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4
- ThinkPad P50:8
Processor boost frequency
- IdeaPad 300-15ISK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
- ThinkPad P50:3.7 GHz

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Comparison of 300-15ISK, ThinkPad P50
214 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaPad 300-15ISK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop Model 300-15ISK View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad P50 View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Mobile workstation
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialDiffers	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)	Aluminium, Carbon fibre, Magnesium, Plastic
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High performance
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Panel typeDiffers	TN	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 cd/m²
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600:1
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Xeon® E3 v5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6500U	E3-1505MV5
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series	Intel Xeon E3-1500M v5
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI3
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D1	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor generationKnown for one	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory7 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB	1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	64 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs	16 GB	64 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® Quadro® M2000M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics P530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1050 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x191D
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Advanced Audio	Dolby Home Theater v4
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
WWANKnown for one	Not installed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel SoC
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Italian	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 10 Pro
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Wireless-AC TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88194	89608
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EZ	SR2FN
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	32 Wh	90 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	4 h	13.2 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	170 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 2438 m
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.67 kg
WidthDiffers	384 mm	377.4 mm
DepthDiffers	265 mm	252.3 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.29 cm	2.45 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.34 cm	2.94 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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