Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo L520 + 45N6693 vs Lenovo X230 Tablet

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  • 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
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConvertible (Swivel)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²300 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi5-3320M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2526
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB180 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioDolby Advanced Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Built-in Wi-Fi switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345264896
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0MY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6.6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.61 kg1.66 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm228.7 mm
Height (front)Differs3.2 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.6 cm3.13 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.5 cm (12")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.9 cm (9")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.69 cm (1.06")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.12 cm (1.23")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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