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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs MSI Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 113identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • HDD speed
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:7200 RPM
    • Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5400 RPM
  • Optical drive type
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:DVD-RW
    • Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® HD Graphics
    • Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
  • Graphics card family
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel
    • Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:NVIDIA
  • Audio system
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:HD
    • Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:SRS
  • Networking features
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3
    • Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4

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Comparison of E420, CX640-018UK
155 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage3 differ
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSRS
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one57 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6.2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers343.4 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers233.6 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs2.87 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.64 cm3.4 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 featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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