Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo 300e Chromebook vs Lenovo ThinkPad X280

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 35identical
  • 105known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • 300e Chromebook:Chromebook
    • ThinkPad X280:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • 300e Chromebook:Grey
    • ThinkPad X280:Black
  • Form factor
    • 300e Chromebook:Convertible (Folder)
    • ThinkPad X280:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • 300e Chromebook:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • ThinkPad X280:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Display resolution
    • 300e Chromebook:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad X280:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • 300e Chromebook:Yes
    • ThinkPad X280:No
  • HD type
    • 300e Chromebook:HD
    • ThinkPad X280:Full HD
  • Display brightness
    • 300e Chromebook:250 cd/m²
    • ThinkPad X280:300 cd/m²

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Comparison of 300e Chromebook, ThinkPad X280
173 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersChromebookLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Colour nameKnown for oneDark greyUnknown — not stated by the source
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessDiffers250 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700:1
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersMediaTekIntel
Processor familyDiffersMediaTekIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersMT8173Ci7-8550U
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKaby Lake R
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers32 GB512 GB
Storage mediaDifferseMMCSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Flash memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x5917
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Audio Premium
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
2G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEdge, GPRS, GSM
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC-HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUK EnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Operating system languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122589
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers45 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs10 h16.6 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeDiffersPower on, SupervisorHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT SilverEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.35 kg1.13 kg
WidthDiffers292 mm307.7 mm
DepthDiffers204 mm209.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.78 cm
HeightKnown for one21.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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