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Lenovo Essential 575 E-350 vs Lenovo T420 + Mini Dock

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 33identical
  • 92known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Essential 575 E-350:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • T420 + Mini Dock:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • Essential 575 E-350:E-350
    • T420 + Mini Dock:i5-2410M
  • Processor frequency
    • Essential 575 E-350:1.6 GHz
    • T420 + Mini Dock:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Essential 575 E-350:1 MB
    • T420 + Mini Dock:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Essential 575 E-350:L2
    • T420 + Mini Dock:Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • Essential 575 E-350:2 GB
    • T420 + Mini Dock:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Essential 575 E-350:320 GB
    • T420 + Mini Dock:500 GB
  • HDD speed
    • Essential 575 E-350:5400 RPM
    • T420 + Mini Dock:7200 RPM

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Comparison of 575, T420 + Mini Dock
153 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersE-350i5-2410M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6310MIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWiMAX
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
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 sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown 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 Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)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 sourceNo
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® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown 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 source52224
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.24 kg
WidthDiffers377 mm340 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm229.9 mm
Height (front)Differs1.73 cm2.99 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.49 cm3.04 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source

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