Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo L530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 vs Lenovo T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0

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  • 150specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 115identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • L530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display brightness
    • L530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:220 cd/m²
    • T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:200 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • L530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:Intel® Core™ i5
    • T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • L530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • L530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:i5-3210M
    • T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:i7-3520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • L530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:3.1 GHz
    • T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • L530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:2.5 GHz
    • T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • L530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:3 MB
    • T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:4 MB

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Comparison of L530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0, T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0
197 specifications
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneABS syntheticsUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²200 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-3520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2529
Memory1 differ
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB240 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1250 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDADolby Advanced Audio 2.0
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BTUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
S-Video portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570864893
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0MU
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers57 Wh2600 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs7.5 h9.7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.58 kg2.17 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm350.5 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm232 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.34 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Differs38 cm (15")35 cm (13.8")
Depth (imperial)Differs24.7 cm (9.72")23.2 cm (9.13")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one3.18 cm (1.25")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one3.33 cm (1.31")Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.9 mm
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 cm (1.18")
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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