Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Edge E430 vs Lenovo X230 Tablet

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 89identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Edge E430:Laptop
    • X230 Tablet:Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • Edge E430:Clamshell
    • X230 Tablet:Convertible (Swivel)
  • Display diagonal
    • Edge E430:35.6 cm (14")
    • X230 Tablet:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Touchscreen
    • Edge E430:No
    • X230 Tablet:Yes
  • Display brightness
    • Edge E430:200 cd/m²
    • X230 Tablet:300 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • Edge E430:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X230 Tablet:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Edge E430:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • X230 Tablet:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Edge E430:i3-2350M
    • X230 Tablet:i5-3320M

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Comparison of Edge E430, X230 Tablet
171 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Swivel)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")31.8 cm (12.5")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessDiffers200 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2350Mi5-3320M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2326
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB180 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDDolby Advanced Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Built-in Wi-Fi switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343864896
Processor codeDiffersSR0DNSR0MY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6.4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
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
WeightDiffers2.15 kg1.66 kg
WidthDiffers339.4 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm228.7 mm
Height (front)Differs2.85 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.39 cm3.13 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.5 cm (12")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.9 cm (9")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.69 cm (1.06")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.12 cm (1.23")
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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