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T1A Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Refurbished vs T1A X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 26identical
  • 108known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Refurbished:35.6 cm (14")
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Display resolution
    • Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Refurbished:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Refurbished:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Refurbished:i5-8265U
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:i5-3210M
  • Processor cores
    • Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Refurbished:4
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:2
  • Processor threads
    • Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Refurbished:8
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Refurbished:3.9 GHz
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Refurbished:1.6 GHz
    • X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Refurbished, X230 COREI5-3210M 240/8GB 12IN REFURBISHED / W10
154 specifications
Designidentical
RefurbishedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RGB colour spaceKnown for oneNTSCUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor7 differ
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-8265Ui5-3210M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIvy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-board + SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB240 GB
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash)Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC3287Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Audio PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Privacy cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Privacy typeKnown for onePrivacy shutterUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneThinkPad UltraNavUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features1 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65708
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N0
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 Wh
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, Power on, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers329 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm207 mm
HeightDiffers17.9 mm27 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.67 kg

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