Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Edge E530c vs Lenovo Twist S230u

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  • 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
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Swivel)
Housing materialKnown for oneABS syntheticsUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²350 cd/m²
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2328Mi5-3317U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2217
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
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 source24 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHigh Definition Audio
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneConexantUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8 Pro
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7092765707
Processor codeDiffersSR0TCSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
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
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh42.4 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs5.7 h6 h
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg1.6 kg
WidthDiffers377 mm313 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm236 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.95 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one37.7 cm (14.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one24.5 cm (9.65")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one2.95 cm (1.16")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.53 cm (1.39")Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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