Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad X270 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop

164specifications compared
34differ
130identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad T470s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- ThinkPad X270 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad T470s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:2560 x 1440 pixels
- ThinkPad X270 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- ThinkPad T470s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:Quad HD
- ThinkPad X270 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:Full HD
Processor model
- ThinkPad T470s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:i7-7600U
- ThinkPad X270 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:i7-7500U
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkPad T470s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:3.9 GHz
- ThinkPad X270 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad T470s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:2.8 GHz
- ThinkPad X270 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:2.7 GHz
PCI Express configurations
- ThinkPad T470s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
- ThinkPad X270 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Internal memory
- ThinkPad T470s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:20 GB
- ThinkPad X270 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:16 GB

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Comparison of T470s, X270
200 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop Model T470s View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X270 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop Model X270 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Housing materialDiffers	Carbon fibre, Magnesium	Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP)
Market positioning	Business	Business
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Screen shape	Flat	Flat
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-7600U	i7-7500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.9 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Stepping	H0	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency	2.9 GHz	2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-7600 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	20 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board + SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 16 GB	1 x 16 GB
Memory slots	1x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	20 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	512 GB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interface	NVMe 3.0	NVMe 3.0
SSD form factorDiffers	M.2	2.5"
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card ID	0x5916	0x5916
Audioidentical
Audio chip	Realtek ALC3268	Realtek ALC3268
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera signal format	720p	720p
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 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)
Antenna type	2x2	2x2
WLAN controller model	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.2	4.1
Near Field Communication (NFC)	No	No
WWAN	Not installed	Not installed
LAN controllerDiffers	Intel I219LM	Intel® I219-V
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	1.4b	1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
SmartCard slot	No	No
USB Sleep-and-Charge	Yes	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports	1	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel SoC	Intel SoC
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	No	No
Electronic compass	No	No
GPS (satellite)	No	No
Gyroscope	No	No
Proximity sensor	No	No
Keyboard3 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad + Pointing Stick	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Spill-resistant keyboard	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutDiffers	QWERTZ	QWERTY
Keyboard languageDiffers	Swiss	US English
Number of pointing stick buttons	1	1
Number of touchpad buttons	3	3
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	97466	95451
Processor codeDiffers	SR33Z	SR2ZV
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	3+3	3+3
Battery capacityDiffers	26 Wh	23.2 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.35 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	331 mm	305.5 mm
DepthDiffers	227 mm	208.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.69 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.88 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Stylus pen	No	No
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Colour sensor	No	No
L2 cache	512 KB	512 KB
Number of WLAN antennas	2	2
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business

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