Dell Latitude 5480 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X230

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Dell Latitude 5480
Dell Latitude 5480
Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Lenovo ThinkPad X230

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude 5480 and Lenovo ThinkPad X230. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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Difference between Dell Latitude 5480 and Lenovo ThinkPad X230

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Dell Latitude 5480 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.34 cm x 22.89 cm x 2.245 cm 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.34 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.5" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare Premium
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel QM77 Express
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Dell Latitude 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD / 7200 rpm 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 4000
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 -
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3246 Realtek ALC3202
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel 82579LM
BATTERY Dell Latitude 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 1
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (PowerShare)
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
HDMI
VGA
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 5480 Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - ThinkLight
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - response time: next business day Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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