Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Essential G770 vs Lenovo T420 Win 7 US

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 92identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Essential G770:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • T420 Win 7 US:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Essential G770:Intel® Core™ i5
    • T420 Win 7 US:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Essential G770:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • T420 Win 7 US:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Essential G770:i5-2410M
    • T420 Win 7 US:i7-2620M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Essential G770:2.9 GHz
    • T420 Win 7 US:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Essential G770:2.3 GHz
    • T420 Win 7 US:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Essential G770:3 MB
    • T420 Win 7 US:4 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Essential G770:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • T420 Win 7 US:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of Essential G770, T420 Win 7 US
164 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi7-2620M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2327
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6650MNVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452231
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR041
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.35 kg
WidthDiffers416 mm341 mm
DepthDiffers272 mm258 mm
Height (front)Differs3.61 cm3 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.49 cm3.1 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QM67 Express
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9

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