Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad U550 - 59027018 vs Lenovo ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag

97specifications compared
29differ
68identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:16:9
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:16:10
Display surface
- IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:Gloss
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:Matt
Processor model
- IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:SU7300
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:T9600
Processor frequency
- IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:1.3 GHz
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:3 MB
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:6 MB
Processor cache type
- IdeaPad U550 - 59027018:Smart Cache
- ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag:L2

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Comparison of IdeaPad U550 - 59027018, ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag
130 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaPad U550 - 59027018 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad W500 NRA5TCD + Bag View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surfaceDiffers	Gloss	Matt
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffers	SU7300	T9600
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.3 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	Socket 478
SteppingDiffers	R0	E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	10 W	35 W
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.5
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS Pro, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-RW
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330	AMD Mobility FireGL V5700
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Fast Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11 a/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GS45 Express	Intel® PM45 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42791	35563
Processor codeDiffers	SLGYV	SLG9F
Processor package sizeDiffers	22 x 22 mm	35 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	2.63 kg
WidthKnown for one	377 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	251 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	29.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	377 x 251 x 29.4 mm	358 x 255 x 30 mm
Other features1 differ
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Professional
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 35 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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