Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 vs Lenovo T530 + 0A65683

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 78identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:35.6 cm (14")
    • T530 + 0A65683:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:1366 x 768 pixels
    • T530 + 0A65683:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Display brightness
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:200 cd/m²
    • T530 + 0A65683:220 cd/m²
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:400:1
    • T530 + 0A65683:500:1
  • Processor family
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:Intel® Core™ i3
    • T530 + 0A65683:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • T530 + 0A65683:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:i3-2370M
    • T530 + 0A65683:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:2
    • T530 + 0A65683:4

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Comparison of L430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0, T530 + 0A65683
164 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display brightnessDiffers200 cd/m²220 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs400:1500:1
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2370Mi7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2423
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD±RW
Graphics4 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Advanced AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
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, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — 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
DisplayPorts 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
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® QM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5344264899
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0DPUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.27 kg2.77 kg
WidthDiffers354 mm372.8 mm
DepthDiffers243 mm245.1 mm
Height (front)Differs2.96 cm3.18 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.14 cm3.56 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one35.4 cm (13.9")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one24.3 cm (9.57")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one2.97 cm (1.17")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.15 cm (1.24")Unknown — not stated by the source

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