Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Essential G500g Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop vs Lenovo M30-70 + KIT

136specifications compared
58differ
78identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Essential G500g Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:Black
- M30-70 + KIT:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- Essential G500g Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- M30-70 + KIT:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- Essential G500g Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- M30-70 + KIT:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Essential G500g Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2020M
- M30-70 + KIT:i5-4200U
Processor threads
- Essential G500g Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2
- M30-70 + KIT:4
Processor frequency
- Essential G500g Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2.4 GHz
- M30-70 + KIT:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Essential G500g Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2 MB
- M30-70 + KIT:3 MB
Processor socket
- Essential G500g Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:PGA988
- M30-70 + KIT:BGA 1168

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Comparison of G500g, M30-70 + KIT
172 specifications	A Lenovo Essential G500g Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop Model G500g View product	B Lenovo M30-70 + KIT View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioning	Business	Business
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	2020M	i5-4200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	Hybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Flash
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD	MMC, SD
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0xA16
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Advanced v2	Dolby Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 8.1 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features21 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	71142	75459
Processor codeDiffers	SR0U1	SR170
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery life (max)	5 h	5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.8 kg
WidthDiffers	377 mm	330.8 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	230.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 cm
HeightKnown for one	33.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes

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