Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 vs Lenovo L530 + 0A65683

125specifications compared
12differ
113identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:35.6 cm (14")
- L530 + 0A65683:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display brightness
- L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:200 cd/m²
- L530 + 0A65683:220 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)
- L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:400:1
- L530 + 0A65683:500:1
Optical drive type
- L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:DVD-RW
- L530 + 0A65683:DVD±RW
Audio system
- L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:Dolby Advanced Audio
- L530 + 0A65683:High Definition Audio
Bluetooth
- L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:No
- L530 + 0A65683:Yes
Microphone in
- L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:Yes
- L530 + 0A65683:No
Weight
- L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:2.27 kg
- L530 + 0A65683:2.58 kg

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Comparison of L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0, L530 + 0A65683
160 specifications	A Lenovo L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 View product	B Lenovo L530 + 0A65683 View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessDiffers	200 cd/m²	220 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	400:1	500:1
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model	i3-2370M	i3-2370M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	85 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	24	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Advanced Audio	High Definition Audio
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM76 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	ThinkPad UltraNav	ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK ID	53442	53442
Processor code	SR0DP	SR0DP
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 h
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.27 kg	2.58 kg
WidthDiffers	354 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	243 mm	247 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.96 cm	3.17 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.14 cm	3.34 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	35.4 cm (13.9")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	24.3 cm (9.57")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	2.97 cm (1.17")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	3.15 cm (1.24")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Intel segment tagging	Home office, Small Business	Home office, Small Business
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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