Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 vs Lenovo T530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0

149specifications compared
17differ
132identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:35.6 cm (14")
- T530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display brightness
- T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:200 cd/m²
- T530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:220 cd/m²
Total storage capacity
- T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:240 GB
- T530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:500 GB
Storage media
- T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:SSD
- T530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:HDD
Optical drive type
- T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:DVD±RW
- T530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:DVD Super Multi
Audio system
- T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:Dolby Advanced Audio 2.0
- T530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:HDA
Bluetooth
- T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:No
- T530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:1
- T530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0:2

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Comparison of T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0, T530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0
195 specifications	A Lenovo T430 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 View product	B Lenovo T530 + Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1600 x 900 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD+	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessDiffers	200 cd/m²	220 cd/m²
Dual-screen	No	No
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500:1
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-3520M	i7-3520M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequency	2.9 GHz	2.9 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	29	29
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	240 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	240 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1250 MHz	1250 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Advanced Audio 2.0	HDA
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 MP
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BT
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
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) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
S-Video portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® QM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	ThinkPad UltraNav	ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8 Pro
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
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
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
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	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	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)	Yes	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® 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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	64893	64893
Processor code	SR0MU	SR0MU
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	2600 mAh	57 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	9.7 h	9.1 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	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
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.17 kg	2.45 kg
WidthDiffers	350.5 mm	372.8 mm
DepthDiffers	232 mm	245.1 mm
HeightKnown for one	29.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one	35 cm (13.8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	23.2 cm (9.13")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one	3 cm (1.18")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Hot-swapKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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