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Lenovo L420 + Kit vs Lenovo T420s Win8 CH

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 93identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • L420 + Kit:1366 x 768 pixels
    • T420s Win8 CH:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • L420 + Kit:Intel® Core™ i5
    • T420s Win8 CH:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • L420 + Kit:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • T420s Win8 CH:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • L420 + Kit:i5-2450M
    • T420s Win8 CH:i7-2640M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • L420 + Kit:3.1 GHz
    • T420s Win8 CH:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • L420 + Kit:2.5 GHz
    • T420s Win8 CH:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • L420 + Kit:3 MB
    • T420s Win8 CH:4 MB
  • Tjunction
    • L420 + Kit:100 °C
    • T420s Win8 CH:100 C

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Comparison of L420 + Kit, T420s Win8 CH
173 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-2640M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers100 °C100 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2528
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB160 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 82579LM
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8 Pro
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345253464
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR03R
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.7 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.75 kg
WidthDiffers343.9 mm343 mm
DepthDiffers232.9 mm231 mm
Height (front)Differs3.2 cm2.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one91.4 cm (36")Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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