Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo L520 + 45N6681 vs Lenovo X220 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 98identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • L520 + 45N6681:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X220 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor family
    • L520 + 45N6681:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X220 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • L520 + 45N6681:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X220 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • L520 + 45N6681:i5-2410M
    • X220 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:i3-2350M
  • Processor socket
    • L520 + 45N6681:BGA 1023
    • X220 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:Socket 988
  • Tjunction
    • L520 + 45N6681:100 °C
    • X220 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:85 °C
  • PCI Express configurations
    • L520 + 45N6681:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • X220 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • Optical drive type
    • L520 + 45N6681:DVD±RW
    • X220 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:No

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Comparison of L520 + 45N6681, X220 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3
158 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi3-2350M
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storage2 differ
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHDA
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W2 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTrackpad
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222453438
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0DN
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one6.6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersIBMKensington
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.61 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm206.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3.2 cm1.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.6 cm3.46 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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