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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Lenovo X1 Carbon

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 97identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35.6 cm (14")
    • X1 Carbon:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display brightness
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:220 cd/m²
    • X1 Carbon:350 cd/m²
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • X1 Carbon:i5-2520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • X1 Carbon:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • X1 Carbon:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
    • X1 Carbon:Socket 988
  • PCI Express configurations
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • X1 Carbon:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:23
    • X1 Carbon:25

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Comparison of E420, X1 Carbon
164 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²350 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2325
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDDolby Home Theater
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
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 Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452229
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR048
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one57 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs6.2 h5.2 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.69 kg
WidthDiffers343.4 mm337 mm
DepthDiffers233.6 mm231 mm
Height (front)Differs2.87 cm1.65 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.64 cm2.13 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one34.3 cm (13.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one23.4 cm (9.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one2.87 cm (1.13")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.63 cm (1.43")Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingDiffersHome office, Small BusinessEnterprise, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240V
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltrabook
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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