Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M vs Samsung 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

140specifications compared
51differ
89identical
67known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:35.6 cm (14")
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:1366 x 768 pixels
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:HD
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Full HD
Processor model
- ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:i7-2640M
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
Processor cores
- ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:2
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
Processor threads
- ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:4
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:3.5 GHz
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:2.8 GHz
- 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of E420s+04W7485, NP700G7A-S02PL
207 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Model E420s+04W7485 View product	B Samsung 7 NP700G7A-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model NP700G7A-S02PL View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 cd/m²
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2640M	i7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	28	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1224
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 x 4 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	2 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	2
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Micro SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	Blu-Ray ROM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 6630M	AMD Radeon HD 6970M
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD, Intel	AMD
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1300 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Home Theater v4	HD
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LabelflashKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Differs	150 Mbit/s	300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
WWANDiffers	Installed	Not installed
Network connection typeKnown for one	RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® QM67 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security (60-day trial)
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adobe Acrobat Reader Samsung Support Center Microsoft Office Starter 2010 Windows Live Skype Cyberlink Media Suite Cyberlink Media Suite BluRay Cyberlink Youcam Control Center
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53464	53470
Processor codeDiffers	SR03R	SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	8
Battery capacityDiffers	48.8 Wh	89 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	7.33 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 W
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Fingerprint readerDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.88 kg	3.81 kg
WidthDiffers	349 mm	409.8 mm
DepthDiffers	23 mm	284.8 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.31 cm	3.29 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.12 cm	4.98 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	34.8 cm (13.7")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	23.6 cm (9.3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	2.29 cm (0.9")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	3.05 cm (1.2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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