Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Essential G550 vs Lenovo ThinkPad Edge

116specifications compared
26differ
90identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Essential G550:Grey
- ThinkPad Edge:Black
Display diagonal
- Essential G550:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad Edge:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor model
- Essential G550:T6600
- ThinkPad Edge:SU7300
Processor frequency
- Essential G550:2.2 GHz
- ThinkPad Edge:1.3 GHz
Processor cache
- Essential G550:2 MB
- ThinkPad Edge:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Essential G550:L2
- ThinkPad Edge:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- Essential G550:Socket 478
- ThinkPad Edge:BGA 956
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Essential G550:35 W
- ThinkPad Edge:10 W

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Comparison of Essential G550, ThinkPad Edge
125 specifications	A Lenovo Essential G550 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad Edge View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffers	T6600	SU7300
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	1.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	BGA 956
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	10 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	11	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Audioidentical
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.0+EDR	2.1+EDR
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37255	42791
Processor codeDiffers	SLGF5	SLGYV
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs	5 h	7.8 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2800 mAh
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.55 kg	1.64 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	332 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	228 mm
HeightDiffers	36.2 mm	31.3 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GS45 Express

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