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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 86identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • Convertible (Detachable)
    • Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • 29.5 cm (11.6")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • Yes
    • No
  • Processor model
    • i5-3317U
    • i5-3210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.6 GHz
    • 3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.7 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 17 W
    • 35 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • 2.0
    • 3.0

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Lenovo

ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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Lenovo

IdeaPad Y500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

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Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui5-3210M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1725
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Home Theater v4HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneJBL
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
WWANKnown for oneInstalled
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 8
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570765708
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one42 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs10 h3 h
Battery life (tablet mode)Known for one6 h
Number of battery cells (tablet)Known for one3
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.67 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers296.1 mm387 mm
DepthDiffers187.3 mm259 mm
HeightKnown for one20.4 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one835 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one29.6 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one18.7 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one1.16 cm
Height (front)Known for one1.55 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.6 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one38.6 cm (15.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for one25.9 cm (10.2")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one1.52 cm (0.6")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.56 cm (1.4")
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneYes
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small Business
Infrared data portKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes

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