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Lenovo Essential B41-30 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad E31-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 77identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Essential B41-30 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • ThinkPad E31-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • Essential B41-30 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
    • ThinkPad E31-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Essential B41-30 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:N3050
    • ThinkPad E31-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
  • Processor threads
    • Essential B41-30 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:2
    • ThinkPad E31-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Essential B41-30 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:2.16 GHz
    • ThinkPad E31-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Essential B41-30 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • ThinkPad E31-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Essential B41-30 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:2 MB
    • ThinkPad E31-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Essential B41-30 Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:L2
    • ThinkPad E31-70 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Smart Cache

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Comparison of B41-30, E31-70
194 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN3050i5-5200U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron N3000 seriesIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBraswellBroadwell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersC0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers412
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x14x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)8 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers320 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffersYes11.2
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x1616
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Rear cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8.1 Pro
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
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 version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8725785212
Processor codeDiffersSR29HSR23Y
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, Power on, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.98 kg1.59 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm323 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm230 mm
HeightDiffers24.5 mm21.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoCUnknown — not stated by the source

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