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T1A T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED vs upcycle it Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A

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  • 22differ
  • 18identical
  • 109known for one product only

Key differences

The upcycle it Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the T1A T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED (2.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The upcycle it Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A has 1 MB more processor cache than the T1A T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED (4 MB vs 3 MB). The upcycle it Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A has 4 GB more internal memory than the T1A T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED (8 GB vs 4 GB). Display resolution: 1600 x 900 pixels on the T1A T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED, 1920 x 1080 pixels on the upcycle it Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5 on the T1A T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED, Intel® Core™ i7 on the upcycle it Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A.

  • Display resolution
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:i5-2520M
    • Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A:i7-5600U
  • Processor frequency
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:2.5 GHz
    • Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:3 MB
    • Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A:4 MB
  • Bus type
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:DMI
    • Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A:DMI2
  • Internal memory
    • T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED:4 GB
    • Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A:8 GB

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Comparison of T420 I5-2520M 14 128/4GB W10H REFURBISHED, Lenovo X1 Carbon 3. Gen (Refurbished) A
149 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
RefurbishedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Refurbished gradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrade A
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi7-5600U
Processor cores22
Processor boost frequency3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Processor threadsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — 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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 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 integratedNoNo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 5500
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 ALC3232
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
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadNoNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNordic
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm14 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — 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 Enhanced Halt StateKnown 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 Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known 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
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery capacityDiffers46 Wh50 Wh
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.24 kg1.36 kg
WidthDiffers340.5 mm331 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm226.8 mm
HeightDiffers30.1 mm18.2 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source290 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source440 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.96 kg
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.92
Refurbishment impact (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.79
Avoided emissions (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source237.77
Avoided e-wasteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)

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