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Lenovo L420 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 105identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • L420 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:Clamshell
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Swivel)
  • Display diagonal
    • L420 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:35.6 cm (14")
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor model
    • L420 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:i5-2430M
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-2520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • L420 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:3 GHz
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • L420 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:2.4 GHz
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):2.5 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • L420 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:24
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):25
  • Total storage capacity
    • L420 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:500 GB
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):320 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • L420 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:500 GB
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):320 GB

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Comparison of L420 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3, X220t
178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Swivel)
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")31.8 cm (12.5")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2425
Memoryidentical
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BT
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTrackpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345052229
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR048
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 source66 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.8 h
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers343.9 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers232.9 mm228.7 mm
Height (front)Differs3.2 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.6 cm3.13 cm
Width (imperial)Differs34.4 cm (13.5")30.5 cm (12")
Depth (imperial)Differs23.3 cm (9.17")22.9 cm (9")
Height (front) (imperial)Differs3.2 cm (1.26")2.79 cm (1.1")
Height (rear) (imperial)Differs3.61 cm (1.42")3.12 cm (1.23")
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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