Product comparison · 2 tablets

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ M vs Lenovo Tab S8-50LC 4G Intel Atom® LTE 16 GB 20.3 cm (8") 2 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Android Black

78specifications compared
46differ
32identical
73known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ M:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Tab S8-50LC 4G Intel Atom® LTE 16 GB 20.3 cm (8") 2 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Android Black:20.3 cm (8")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ M:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Tab S8-50LC 4G Intel Atom® LTE 16 GB 20.3 cm (8") 2 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Android Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor family
- ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ M:Intel® Core™ M
- Tab S8-50LC 4G Intel Atom® LTE 16 GB 20.3 cm (8") 2 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Android Black:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ M:M-5Y71
- Tab S8-50LC 4G Intel Atom® LTE 16 GB 20.3 cm (8") 2 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Android Black:Z3745
Processor cores
- ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ M:2
- Tab S8-50LC 4G Intel Atom® LTE 16 GB 20.3 cm (8") 2 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Android Black:4
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ M:2.9 GHz
- Tab S8-50LC 4G Intel Atom® LTE 16 GB 20.3 cm (8") 2 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Android Black:1.86 GHz
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ M:1.2 GHz
- Tab S8-50LC 4G Intel Atom® LTE 16 GB 20.3 cm (8") 2 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Android Black:1.33 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ M:4 MB
- Tab S8-50LC 4G Intel Atom® LTE 16 GB 20.3 cm (8") 2 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Android Black:2 MB

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Comparison of Helix, S8-50LC
151 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ M Model Helix View product	B Lenovo Tab S8-50LC 4G Intel Atom® LTE 16 GB 20.3 cm (8") 2 GB Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Android Black Model S8-50LC View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	20.3 cm (8")
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ M	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y71	Z3745
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	1.86 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.2 GHz	1.33 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	L2
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor codeDiffers	SR23Q	SR1SP
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Bay Trail
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers	30 x 16.5 mm	17 x 17 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel Atom Z3700 Series
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Differs	3.5 W	2 W
SteppingDiffers	F0	C0
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	2 W
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	95 °C	90 °C
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3L-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers	180 GB	16 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	Flash
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 GB
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Graphics cardDiffers	HD Graphics 5300	HD Graphics
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Camera2 differ
Rear camera type	Single camera	Single camera
Rear camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs	5 MP	8 MP
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video recording modesKnown for one	1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	2 MP	1.6 MP
Network1 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual SIM supportKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4G
3G standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HSPA+, UMTS, WCDMA
4G standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LTE
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	No	No
Headphone out	Yes	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Slate
Product colour	Black	Black
Device typeDiffers	Tablet PC	Mobile tablet
Performance2 differ
Position locationDiffers	No	Yes
GPS (satellite)Differs	No	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Personal info management (PIM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Games, Notes
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software2 differ
PlatformDiffers	Windows	Android
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1 Pro	Android
Operating system versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	35 Wh	4290 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	36 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	301 mm	124 mm
DepthDiffers	192 mm	7.9 mm
HeightDiffers	9.4 mm	210 mm
WeightDiffers	794 g	300 g
Packaging content1 differ
Keyboard includedDiffers	Yes	No
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
64-bit computing	Yes	Yes
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1234	BGA 1380
RAM capacityKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	84672	80270
2G standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GSM
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Messagingidentical
E-mailKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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