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Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs Lenovo X230i Tablet

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 87identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Laptop
    • X230i Tablet:Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Grey, Silver
    • X230i Tablet:Black
  • Form factor
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Clamshell
    • X230i Tablet:Convertible (Swivel)
  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • X230i Tablet:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Touchscreen
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:No
    • X230i Tablet:Yes
  • Processor family
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X230i Tablet:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X230i Tablet:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad S300 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • X230i Tablet:i3-2370M

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Comparison of S300, X230i Tablet
180 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Swivel)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")31.8 cm (12.5")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui3-2370M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1724
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
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 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
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
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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 quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570753442
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0DP
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery life (max)Differs5 h10.3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W65 W
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Supervisor
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers330 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers230.2 mm228.7 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 source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.13 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
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QM77 Express

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