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Lenovo Edge E420 vs Lenovo T420s + Microsoft Office 2010

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 83identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Edge E420:1366 x 768 pixels
    • T420s + Microsoft Office 2010:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Edge E420:Intel® Core™ i5
    • T420s + Microsoft Office 2010:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Edge E420:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • T420s + Microsoft Office 2010:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Edge E420:i5-2410M
    • T420s + Microsoft Office 2010:i7-2620M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Edge E420:2.9 GHz
    • T420s + Microsoft Office 2010:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Edge E420:2.3 GHz
    • T420s + Microsoft Office 2010:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Edge E420:3 MB
    • T420s + Microsoft Office 2010:4 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Edge E420:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • T420s + Microsoft Office 2010:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of Edge E420, T420s + Microsoft Office 2010
180 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300:1
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi7-2620M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2327
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB160 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHigh Definition Audio
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version3.0+HS3.0+HS
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel QM65Intel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452231
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR041
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one2200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs6 h5.5 h
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.67 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm343 mm
DepthDiffers230 mm230.1 mm
Height (front)Differs2.8 cm2.12 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.3 cm2.6 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one33.9 cm (13.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one23 cm (9.05")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one2.79 cm (1.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingHome office, Small BusinessHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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