Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad U550 - 59027018 vs Lenovo ThinkPad R500 - NP77UCD

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 75identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad R500 - NP77UCD:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad R500 - NP77UCD:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:16:9
    • ThinkPad R500 - NP77UCD:16:10
  • Display surface
    • IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:Gloss
    • ThinkPad R500 - NP77UCD:Matt
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:SU7300
    • ThinkPad R500 - NP77UCD:P8700
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:1.3 GHz
    • ThinkPad R500 - NP77UCD:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:Smart Cache
    • ThinkPad R500 - NP77UCD:L2
  • Processor front side bus
    • IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:800 MHz
    • ThinkPad R500 - NP77UCD:1066 MHz

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Comparison of IdeaPad U550 - 59027018, ThinkPad R500 - NP77UCD
125 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersSU7300P8700
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956Socket 479
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs10 W25 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS Pro, SDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolbyUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers02
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features6 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4279137006
Processor codeDiffersSLGYVSLGFE
Processor package sizeDiffers22 x 22 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.94 kg
WidthDiffers377 mm358.6 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm260 mm
HeightDiffers29.4 mm38.5 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs377 x 251 x 29.4 mm358.6 x 260 x 38.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV.92
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GS45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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