Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad G470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs Lenovo IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 99identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • IdeaPad G470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Black
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Grey, Silver
  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad G470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • IdeaPad G470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad G470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad G470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • IdeaPad G470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:BGA 1023
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • IdeaPad G470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
  • Internal memory
    • IdeaPad G470 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2 GB
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:8 GB

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Comparison of G470, U400
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Silver
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500:1
External displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2124
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 6470M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD, Intel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W2 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 82579V
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAlphanumericUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222053450
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs5 h7 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.98 kg
DepthDiffers231.8 mm230 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34 cm (13.4")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.1 cm (9.1")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.26 cm (0.89")
Height (front)Known for one1.72 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.44 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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