Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo L520 + 45N6693 vs Lenovo X230 Tablet

121specifications compared
38differ
83identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- L520 + 45N6693:39.6 cm (15.6")
- X230 Tablet:31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution
- L520 + 45N6693:1600 x 900 pixels
- X230 Tablet:1366 x 768 pixels
Display brightness
- L520 + 45N6693:220 cd/m²
- X230 Tablet:300 cd/m²
Processor generation
- L520 + 45N6693:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- X230 Tablet:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- L520 + 45N6693:i5-2450M
- X230 Tablet:i5-3320M
Processor boost frequency
- L520 + 45N6693:3.1 GHz
- X230 Tablet:3.3 GHz
Processor frequency
- L520 + 45N6693:2.5 GHz
- X230 Tablet:2.6 GHz
Processor lithography
- L520 + 45N6693:32 nm
- X230 Tablet:22 nm

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Comparison of L520 + 45N6693, X230 Tablet
168 specifications	A Lenovo L520 + 45N6693 View product	B Lenovo X230 Tablet View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Convertible (Swivel)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessDiffers	220 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	500:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2450M	i5-3320M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	26
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	180 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
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 modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1300 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Dolby Advanced Audio
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	1.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	3.0+HS	4.0
Built-in Wi-Fi switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® QM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	ThinkPad UltraNav	ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
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 lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
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® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53452	64896
Processor codeDiffers	SR04Z	SR0MY
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	6.6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.61 kg	1.66 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	305 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	228.7 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.2 cm	2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.6 cm	3.13 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30.5 cm (12")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.9 cm (9")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.69 cm (1.06")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.12 cm (1.23")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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