Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Edge 520 vs Lenovo L420 + Kit

122specifications compared
11differ
111identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Edge 520:39.6 cm (15.6")
- L420 + Kit:35.6 cm (14")
Optical drive type
- Edge 520:DVD-RW
- L420 + Kit:DVD Super Multi DL
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Edge 520:4
- L420 + Kit:3
HDMI ports quantity
- Edge 520:1
- L420 + Kit:0
DisplayPorts quantity
- Edge 520:0
- L420 + Kit:1
Motherboard chipset
- Edge 520:Intel QM65
- L420 + Kit:Intel® HM65 Express
Numeric keypad
- Edge 520:Yes
- L420 + Kit:No
Weight
- Edge 520:2.36 kg
- L420 + Kit:2.3 kg

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Comparison of Edge 520, L420 + Kit
151 specifications	A Lenovo Edge 520 View product	B Lenovo L420 + Kit View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storage1 differ
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel QM65	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.36 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	375 mm	343.9 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	232.9 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.8 cm	3.2 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	91.4 cm (36")
Height (rear)Known for one	3.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source

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