Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad S410p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)

135specifications compared
39differ
96identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- IdeaPad S410p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Laptop
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):Ultrabook
Display resolution
- IdeaPad S410p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):2560 x 1440 pixels
HD type
- IdeaPad S410p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:HD
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):Quad HD
Processor family
- IdeaPad S410p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- IdeaPad S410p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- IdeaPad S410p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):i7-4600U
Processor boost frequency
- IdeaPad S410p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):3.3 GHz
Processor frequency
- IdeaPad S410p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):2.1 GHz

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Comparison of S410p, ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
189 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaPad S410p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop Model S410p View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)View product
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Ultrabook
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Premium
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Quad HD
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200U	i7-4600U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4600 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	SO-DIMM	On-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	200 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
On-board graphics card ID	0xA16	0xA16
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Home Theater V4
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Number of SATA III connectors	4	4
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware Version	9.5	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75459	76616
Processor codeDiffers	SR170	SR1EA
Processor package size	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.28 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	331 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	227.1 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.01 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise, Small Business
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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