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Lenovo IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Lenovo L430 2468-58G

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 97identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • L430 2468-58G:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • L430 2468-58G:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Yes
    • L430 2468-58G:No
  • Display brightness
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:200 cd/m²
    • L430 2468-58G:250 cd/m²
  • Internal memory
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:6 GB
    • L430 2468-58G:4 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
    • L430 2468-58G:1 x 4 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:16 GB
    • L430 2468-58G:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • IdeaPad G500s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1 TB
    • L430 2468-58G:500 GB

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168 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessDiffers200 cd/m²250 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processoridentical
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Advanced AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
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
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8 Pro
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSimpleTap Norton Internet Security 2012 Microsoft Office 2010 Adobe Acrobat Reader Skype Microsoft Windows Live Essentials 2011 Intel Learning Series Software Suite
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery life (max)Differs4 h8.2 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Face recognitionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.27 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm354 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm243 mm
HeightDiffers26.9 mm31.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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