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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E330 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs Lenovo ThinkPad X230

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 104identical
  • 80known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad Edge E330 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • ThinkPad X230:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad Edge E330 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad X230:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad Edge E330 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad X230:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad Edge E330 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • ThinkPad X230:i7-3520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad Edge E330 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.1 GHz
    • ThinkPad X230:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad Edge E330 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • ThinkPad X230:2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkPad Edge E330 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3 MB
    • ThinkPad X230:4 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • ThinkPad Edge E330 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • ThinkPad X230:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of E330, ThinkPad X230
217 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")31.8 cm (12.5")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-3520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2529
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB180 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1250 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
2G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGPRS
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHSPA, HSPA+, WCDMA
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, WWAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTrackpadThinkPad UltraNav
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSimpleTap, Microsoft Office 2010, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Skype, Microsoft Windows Live Essentials 2011, Evernote, Lenovo Cloud Storage by Sugarsync, Symantec VIP (Verisgn Identify Protection)
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Power Manager 6.0 - Access Connections 5.9 - Active Protective SystemTM - Password Manager 4.0
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows® 7 Home Premium 32 bit / 64 bit Windows® 7 Professional 32 bit / 64 bit Windows® 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570864893
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0MU
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers62 Wh93.6 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs8 h15.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 - 230 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Face recognitionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows® 7 Home Premium 32 bit / 64 bit Windows® 7 Professional 32 bit / 64 bit Windows® 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg1.34 kg
WidthDiffers322 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm206.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.5 cm (12")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.6 cm (8.13")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 cm (0.75")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.67 cm (1.05")
HeightKnown for one27.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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