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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad S230u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad S400-01520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 99identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Red
  • Form factor
    • Convertible (Swivel)
    • Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • 31.8 cm (12.5")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Touchscreen
    • Yes
    • No
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • i5-3317U
    • i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.7 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz

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Lenovo

ThinkPad S230u Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

Model S230u

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Lenovo

IdeaPad S400-01520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

Model S400-01520

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Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Swivel)Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display brightnessKnown for one350 cd/m²
Processor6 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui3-3217U
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1718
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHz
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Home Theatre v.4
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Network5 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570765697
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 mm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one32 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs7 h5 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.58 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers313 mm336.6 mm
DepthDiffers236 mm241.2 mm
HeightDiffers20 mm21.9 mm
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYes

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