Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo E320 + 90W Ultraslim AC/DC vs Lenovo L420 + Mini Dock Series 3 (DK)

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 100identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • E320 + 90W Ultraslim AC/DC:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • L420 + Mini Dock Series 3 (DK):35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • E320 + 90W Ultraslim AC/DC:Intel® Core™ i3
    • L420 + Mini Dock Series 3 (DK):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • E320 + 90W Ultraslim AC/DC:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • L420 + Mini Dock Series 3 (DK):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • E320 + 90W Ultraslim AC/DC:i3-2350M
    • L420 + Mini Dock Series 3 (DK):i5-2450M
  • Processor frequency
    • E320 + 90W Ultraslim AC/DC:2.3 GHz
    • L420 + Mini Dock Series 3 (DK):2.5 GHz
  • Tjunction
    • E320 + 90W Ultraslim AC/DC:85 °C
    • L420 + Mini Dock Series 3 (DK):100 °C
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • E320 + 90W Ultraslim AC/DC:23
    • L420 + Mini Dock Series 3 (DK):25
  • Total storage capacity
    • E320 + 90W Ultraslim AC/DC:320 GB
    • L420 + Mini Dock Series 3 (DK):500 GB

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Comparison of E320 + 90W Ultraslim AC/DC, L420 + Mini Dock Series 3 (DK)
153 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2350Mi5-2450M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers85 °C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2325
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneThinkPad UltraNavUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343853452
Processor codeDiffersSR0DNSR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs9 h11.6 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.74 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers322 mm3439 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm2329 mm
Height (front)Differs2.67 cm3.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.09 cm3.6 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source

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