Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Edge E530c vs Lenovo Twist S230u

143specifications compared
56differ
87identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Form factor
- Edge E530c:Clamshell
- Twist S230u:Convertible (Swivel)
Display diagonal
- Edge E530c:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Twist S230u:31.8 cm (12.5")
Touchscreen
- Edge E530c:No
- Twist S230u:Yes
Display brightness
- Edge E530c:220 cd/m²
- Twist S230u:350 cd/m²
Processor family
- Edge E530c:Intel® Core™ i3
- Twist S230u:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Edge E530c:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Twist S230u:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Edge E530c:i3-2328M
- Twist S230u:i5-3317U
Processor frequency
- Edge E530c:2.2 GHz
- Twist S230u:1.7 GHz

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Comparison of Edge E530c, Twist S230u
187 specifications	A Lenovo Edge E530c View product	B Lenovo Twist S230u View product
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Swivel)
Housing materialKnown for one	ABS synthetics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessDiffers	220 cd/m²	350 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)	500:1	500:1
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2328M	i5-3317U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	524 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	mSATA
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	2048 x 1536 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	High Definition Audio
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Conexant	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
WWANKnown for one	Not installed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	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 quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM77 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	English
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Norton Internet Security	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 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 lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 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 Technology	No	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	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	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 TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	70927	65707
Processor codeDiffers	SR0TC	SR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	42.4 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	5.7 h	6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	HDD, Power on, Supervisor	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.45 kg	1.6 kg
WidthDiffers	377 mm	313 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	236 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.95 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.53 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one	37.7 cm (14.8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	24.5 cm (9.65")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	2.95 cm (1.16")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	3.53 cm (1.39")	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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