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Lenovo ThinkPad T450 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop

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  • 172specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 164identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T450 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad T450 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • ThinkPad T450 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:HD+
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:Full HD
  • Battery life (max)
    • ThinkPad T450 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:10.08 h
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:14.8 h
  • Weight
    • ThinkPad T450 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:1.73 kg
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:2.13 kg
  • Width
    • ThinkPad T450 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:339 mm
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:380.6 mm
  • Depth
    • ThinkPad T450 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:232.5 mm
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:258.2 mm
  • Height
    • ThinkPad T450 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:21 mm
    • ThinkPad T550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5600U Laptop:22.4 mm

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177 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation5th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-5600Ui7-5600U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-5600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-5600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingF0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations4x1, 2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory16 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)950 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.211.2
On-board graphics card ID0x16160x1616
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionYesYes
Mobile network generation4G4G
2G standardsEdge, GPRS, GSMEdge, GPRS, GSM
3G standardsHSPAHSPA
4G standardLTELTE
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeYesYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports11
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)YesYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Spill-resistant keyboardYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemWindows 8.1 ProWindows 8.1 Pro
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIYesYes
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK ID8521585215
Processor codeSR23VSR23V
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells3+33+3
Battery life (max)Differs10.08 h14.8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeHDD, Power on, SupervisorHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.73 kg2.13 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm380.6 mm
DepthDiffers232.5 mm258.2 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm22.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingHome office, Small BusinessHome office, Small Business

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