Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo SL400 2743 vs Lenovo ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 20identical
  • 89known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell has 0.73 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo SL400 2743 (2.53 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell has 4 MB more processor cache than the Lenovo SL400 2743 (6 MB vs 2 MB). The Lenovo ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell has 266 MHz more processor front side bus than the Lenovo SL400 2743 (1066 MHz vs 800 MHz). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell has execute Disable Bit. Only the Lenovo SL400 2743 has idle States.

  • Display diagonal
    • SL400 2743:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • SL400 2743:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Processor model
    • SL400 2743:T5670
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:T9400
  • Processor frequency
    • SL400 2743:1.8 GHz
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • SL400 2743:2 MB
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:6 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • SL400 2743:800 MHz
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:1066 MHz
  • Processor socket
    • SL400 2743:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:Socket 479
  • Processor lithography
    • SL400 2743:65 nm
    • ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell:45 nm

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Comparison of SL400 2743, ThinkPad W500, 250GB, 2GB, 15.4 in WUXGA TFT, Intel WiFi Link 5300 AGN, DVD Recordable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint, 9 Cell
132 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT5670T9400
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersMeromPenryn
Bus typeFSBFSB
SteppingDiffersM0E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers291 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers143 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs99.5
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR2-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storageidentical
Total storage capacityKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA 4500MUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for oneInstalledUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GM45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitDiffersNoYes
Idle StatesDiffersYesNo
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3516335562
Processor codeDiffersSLAJ5SLGEK
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.1 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg3.21 kg
WidthKnown for one336 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthDiffers247 mm255 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.7 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneV.90Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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