Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad L470 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)

160specifications compared
38differ
122identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ThinkPad L470:Black
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):Silver
Processor family
- ThinkPad L470:Intel® Core™ i5
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- ThinkPad L470:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ThinkPad L470:i5-7300U
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):i7-7600U
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkPad L470:3.5 GHz
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):3.9 GHz
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad L470:2.6 GHz
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkPad L470:3 MB
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):4 MB
Configurable TDP-up frequency
- ThinkPad L470:2.7 GHz
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):2.9 GHz

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Comparison of ThinkPad L470, ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
181 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad L470 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioning	Business	Business
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Screen shape	Flat	Flat
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	700:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7300U	i7-7600U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 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 seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-7300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-7600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Stepping	H0	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	2.7 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+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorDiffers	SO-DIMM	On-board
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1866 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash)
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	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	1100 MHz	1150 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
Audio1 differ
Audio chipKnown for one	Realtek ALC3268	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	1 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
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
Front camera signal format	720p	720p
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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 LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.1	4.1
SIM card supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces6 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 quantity	0	0
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	0	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge	Yes	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel SoC	Intel SoC
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	ThinkPad UltraNav	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlitDiffers	No	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Spill-resistant keyboard	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI 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® 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® 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® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	97472	97466
Processor codeDiffers	SR340	SR33Z
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	3
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	57 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	HDD, Power on, Supervisor	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.02 kg	1.13 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	323.5 mm
DepthDiffers	235 mm	217.1 mm
HeightDiffers	23.9 mm	15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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