Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X250

159specifications compared
26differ
133identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Housing material
- ThinkPad L450:Plastic
- ThinkPad X250:Glass fibre, Plastic
Display diagonal
- ThinkPad L450:35.6 cm (14")
- ThinkPad X250:31.8 cm (12.5")
Display brightness
- ThinkPad L450:220 cd/m²
- ThinkPad X250:200 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)
- ThinkPad L450:500:1
- ThinkPad X250:300:1
Processor model
- ThinkPad L450:i5-5200U
- ThinkPad X250:i5-5300U
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkPad L450:2.7 GHz
- ThinkPad X250:2.9 GHz
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad L450:2.2 GHz
- ThinkPad X250:2.3 GHz
Processor cache type
- ThinkPad L450:Smart Cache
- ThinkPad X250:L3

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of ThinkPad L450, ThinkPad X250
203 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad L450 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X250 View product
Design1 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Plastic	Glass fibre, Plastic
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	31.8 cm (12.5")
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessDiffers	220 cd/m²	200 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	500:1	300:1
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i5-5200U	i5-5300U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series	Intel® Core™ i5-5300 Mobile Series
Memory3 differ
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs	16 GB	8 GB
Storageidentical
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3840 x 2160 pixels
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Dolby Advanced Audio
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) 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
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 8.1 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85212	85213
Processor codeDiffers	SR23Y	SR23X
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	10.7 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	HDD, Power on, Supervisor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.01 kg	1.47 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	305.5 mm
DepthDiffers	235 mm	208.5 mm
HeightDiffers	24.3 mm	20.3 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
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel SoC
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GREENGUARD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons