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Lenovo IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Lenovo ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 95identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Grey, Silver
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
  • Display diagonal
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor model
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-2520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):2.5 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):25
  • Internal memory
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:8 GB
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:750 GB
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):320 GB

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181 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConvertible (Swivel)
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")31.8 cm (12.5")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2425
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6470MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersAMD, IntelIntel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHDA
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BT
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® 82579VUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Full-size keyboardDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345052229
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR048
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityDiffers54 Wh66 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs7 h8.8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.98 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers230 mm228.7 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.13 cm
Width (imperial)Differs34 cm (13.4")30.5 cm (12")
Depth (imperial)Differs23.1 cm (9.1")22.9 cm (9")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.79 cm (1.1")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.12 cm (1.23")
HeightKnown for one22.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one2.26 cm (0.89")Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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