Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280 vs Lenovo X121e + 78Y9363

87specifications compared
25differ
62identical
60known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:31.8 cm (12.5")
- X121e + 78Y9363:29.5 cm (11.6")
Display brightness
- ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:300 cd/m²
- X121e + 78Y9363:200 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)
- ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:500:1
- X121e + 78Y9363:300:1
Processor family
- ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:Intel® Core™ i5
- X121e + 78Y9363:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- X121e + 78Y9363:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:i5-2520M
- X121e + 78Y9363:i3-2357M
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:2.5 GHz
- X121e + 78Y9363:1.3 GHz
Processor cache type
- ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280:Smart Cache
- X121e + 78Y9363:L3

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280, X121e + 78Y9363
147 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Tablet + 0A36280 View product	B Lenovo X121e + 78Y9363 View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for one	Convertible (Swivel)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31.8 cm (12.5")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessDiffers	300 cd/m²	200 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	500:1	300:1
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2520M	i3-2357M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	1.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	17 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	25	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
SSD capacityKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1300 MHz	950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	HD Graphics 3000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3G
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM65 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	52229	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR048	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	8.8 h	9.3 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.8 kg	1.55 kg
WidthDiffers	305 mm	289.6 mm
DepthDiffers	228.7 mm	208 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.13 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23.5 mm
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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