Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad U450 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator

92specifications compared
29differ
63identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaPad U450:14, 14.0
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- IdeaPad U450:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- IdeaPad U450:16:9
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:16:10
Processor family
- IdeaPad U450:Intel® Pentium®
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- IdeaPad U450:SU4100
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:SU9400
Processor frequency
- IdeaPad U450:1.3 GHz
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:1.4 GHz
Processor cache
- IdeaPad U450:2 MB
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:3 MB
Internal memory
- IdeaPad U450:3 GB
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:2 GB

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Comparison of IdeaPad U450, ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator
130 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaPad U450 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	14, 14.0	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Processor4 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	SU4100	SU9400
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.3 GHz	1.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
SteppingKnown for one	R0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	120 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X4500	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	2048 x 1536 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Network1 differ
Networking typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vodafone WWAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	Broadcom 11b/g Wi-Fi wireless	Intel Wifi Link 5300
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
I/O portsKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard special featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkVantage
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Full size	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Pre-installed softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	XP Professional recovery media
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel vPro. Access Connections 5.0, Vista Gadget.
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43568	36697
Processor package sizeDiffers	22 x22 mm	22 x 22 mm
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGS4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	3
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.45 h
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ClimateSavers, EnergyStar 4.0
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.6 kg	1.33 kg
WidthDiffers	338.5 mm	318 mm
DepthDiffers	235.5 mm	231 mm
HeightDiffers	23 mm	18.6 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	318 x 231 x 18.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
Bundled hardwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lenovo 43R8775
Security featuresKnown for one	None	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	6 Cell Lithium-Ion	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	320GB SATA/ 5400	Unknown — not stated by the source

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