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Lenovo IdeaPad N581 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Tablet

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 101identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • IdeaPad N581 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Laptop
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • IdeaPad N581 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Clamshell
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:Convertible (Swivel)
  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad N581 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Touchscreen
    • IdeaPad N581 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:No
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:Yes
  • Display brightness
    • IdeaPad N581 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:200 cd/m²
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:300 cd/m²
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad N581 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:i5-3320M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • IdeaPad N581 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad N581 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • ThinkPad X230 Tablet:2.6 GHz

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181 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Swivel)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessDiffers200 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one39.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi5-3320M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2526
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 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 oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — 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
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570864896
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0MY
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.66 kg
WidthDiffers375 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm228.7 mm
HeightDiffers34.3 mm31.3 mm
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 (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.12 cm (1.23")
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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