Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad 305-14IBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs Lenovo Essential B50-50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 104identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • IdeaPad 305-14IBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Silver
    • Essential B50-50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad 305-14IBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Essential B50-50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad 305-14IBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Essential B50-50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • IdeaPad 305-14IBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Essential B50-50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad 305-14IBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
    • Essential B50-50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:i3-5005U
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad 305-14IBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • Essential B50-50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • IdeaPad 305-14IBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4 MB
    • Essential B50-50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • IdeaPad 305-14IBD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:L3
    • Essential B50-50 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Smart Cache

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Comparison of 305-14IBD, B50-50
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui3-5005U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-5000 Mobile series
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x42x4, 4x1
Memoryidentical
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
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5 M330Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz850 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Advanced AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneClickpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521484695
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR27G
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm40 x 24x 1.3 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h4 h
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.98 kg2.3 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source378 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source265 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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