Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20828WG), CH

100specifications compared
31differ
69identical
57known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:35.8 cm (14.1")
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG), CH:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:1440 x 900 pixels
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG), CH:1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor model
- ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:SP9400
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG), CH:P8700
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:2.4 GHz
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG), CH:2.53 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:6 MB
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG), CH:3 MB
Processor socket
- ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:BGA 956
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG), CH:Socket 479
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:9
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG), CH:9.5
Internal memory
- ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:4 GB
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG), CH:2 GB

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Comparison of T400s, ThinkPad T500 (20828WG), CH
157 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop Model T400s View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20828WG), CH View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.8 cm (14.1")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	WXGA+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers	SP9400	P8700
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	Socket 479
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo SP9000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	9.5
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	SSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® GMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Not available
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.25 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Conexant CX20561-12Z
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Intel Gigabit ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel 5300AGN
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
TV-in portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office 2007
Processor special features4 differ
Idle StatesDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	36693	37006
Processor package sizeDiffers	22 x 22 mm	35 x 35 mm
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLGFE
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	9.4 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 43 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 2438 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.77 kg	2.63 kg
WidthDiffers	337 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	241.5 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	21.1 mm	33.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56K V.90
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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