Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs Lenovo T430 + 45N6679

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 96identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • T430 + 45N6679:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • T430 + 45N6679:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:HD
    • T430 + 45N6679:HD+
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • T430 + 45N6679:i5-3210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • T430 + 45N6679:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • T430 + 45N6679:2.5 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:17 W
    • T430 + 45N6679:35 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.0
    • T430 + 45N6679:3.0

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180 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneGrey, SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300:1
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui5-3210M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1725
Memory3 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHigh Definition Audio
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570765708
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery life (max)Differs5 h9.4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W90 W
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg2.33 kg
WidthDiffers330 mm340.5 mm
DepthDiffers230.2 mm232 mm
HeightKnown for one22.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one32.8 cm (12.9")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one23 cm (9.06")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one2.24 cm (0.88")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QM77 Express

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