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Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Chromebook vs MSI CR70 2M-321NL

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 62identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ThinkPad 11e Chromebook:Chromebook
    • CR70 2M-321NL:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • ThinkPad 11e Chromebook:Black, Graphite
    • CR70 2M-321NL:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad 11e Chromebook:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • CR70 2M-321NL:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad 11e Chromebook:1366 x 768 pixels
    • CR70 2M-321NL:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad 11e Chromebook:Intel® Celeron®
    • CR70 2M-321NL:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad 11e Chromebook:N2930
    • CR70 2M-321NL:i5-4210M
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkPad 11e Chromebook:4
    • CR70 2M-321NL:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad 11e Chromebook:2.16 GHz
    • CR70 2M-321NL:3.2 GHz

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Comparison of ThinkPad 11e Chromebook, CR70 2M-321NL
174 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersChromebookLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, GraphiteBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN2930i5-4210M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.83 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170PGA946
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs7.5 W37 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers416
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersFlashHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers313 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one854 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs854 MHz1150 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Advanced v2HD
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features16 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8107381012
Processor codeDiffersSR1W3SR1L4
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, Power on, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.49 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers300 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers216 mm269.3 mm
HeightDiffers22 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEducation, IndustrialUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86

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