Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20828WG) vs Samsung X X420-JA01 Intel® Pentium® SU4100

110specifications compared
39differ
71identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):39.1 cm (15.4")
- X X420-JA01 Intel® Pentium® SU4100:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):1680 x 1050 pixels
- X X420-JA01 Intel® Pentium® SU4100:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):16:10
- X X420-JA01 Intel® Pentium® SU4100:16:9
Processor family
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):Intel® Core™2 Duo
- X X420-JA01 Intel® Pentium® SU4100:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):P8700
- X X420-JA01 Intel® Pentium® SU4100:SU4100
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):2.53 GHz
- X X420-JA01 Intel® Pentium® SU4100:1.3 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):3 MB
- X X420-JA01 Intel® Pentium® SU4100:2 MB
Processor front side bus
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):1066 MHz
- X X420-JA01 Intel® Pentium® SU4100:800 MHz

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Comparison of ThinkPad T500 (20828WG), X420-JA01
145 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20828WG)View product	B Samsung X X420-JA01 Intel® Pentium® SU4100 Model X420-JA01 View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	P8700	SU4100
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	1.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1066 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	BGA 956
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	R0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	10 W
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.25 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Conexant CX20561-12Z	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	3 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel 5300AGN	802.11bg/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.0+EDR	2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	ThinkPad UltraNav	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	88
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Trial softwareDiffers	Microsoft Office 2007	Microsoft Office Professional 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adobe Acrobat Reader Easy Battery Manager Easy Display Manger Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Samsung Magic Doctor
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37006	43568
Processor codeDiffers	SLGFE	SLGS4
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	22 x22 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	9.4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5900 mAh
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
Security2 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	IBM	Kensington
Fingerprint readerDiffers	Yes	No
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.63 kg	1.76 kg
WidthDiffers	357.5 mm	338 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	235 mm
HeightKnown for one	33.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.32 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.15 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	338 x 235 x 31.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	56K V.90	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GS40 Express
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCO 3.0

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