Product comparison · 2 laptops

T1A T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED vs T1A ThinkPad Lenovo T470S Refurbished

Add a product
  • 50specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 26identical
  • 90known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:Black
    • ThinkPad Lenovo T470S Refurbished:Metallic, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:1600 x 900 pixels
    • ThinkPad Lenovo T470S Refurbished:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad Lenovo T470S Refurbished:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:i5-2520M
    • ThinkPad Lenovo T470S Refurbished:i5-7300U
  • Processor cores
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:2
    • ThinkPad Lenovo T470S Refurbished:4
  • Processor frequency
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:2.5 GHz
    • ThinkPad Lenovo T470S Refurbished:2.6 GHz
  • Bus type
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:DMI
    • ThinkPad Lenovo T470S Refurbished:OPI
  • Internal memory
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:4 GB
    • ThinkPad Lenovo T470S Refurbished:8 GB

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED, ThinkPad Lenovo T470S Refurbished
140 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackMetallic, Silver
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
RefurbishedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display1 differ
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700:1
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi5-7300U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus typeDiffersDMIOPI
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Processor threadsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one3 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneSandy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 5600
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1300 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC3268
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadNoNo
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Windows 11 free upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one52229Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR048Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers340.5 mm331 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm226.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.69 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.88 cm
WeightKnown for one2.24 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one30.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one46 WhUnknown — not stated by the source

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