Dell Latitude E6230 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L530

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Dell Latitude E6230

In depth comparison and review of Dell Latitude E6230 and Lenovo ThinkPad L530. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude E6230 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L530 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.9 cm x 22.6 cm x 2.465 cm 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.34 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 22.6 cm -
Weight 1.383 kg 2.58 kg
Case Material - ABS plastic
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
CPU Intel Core i3 (2nd Gen) 2350M / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (3rd Gen) 3110M / 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express Mobile Intel HM76 Express
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
RAM 2 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer fixed - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3202
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Wireless 802.11b/g/n 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller - PCI Express Mini Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111F
WWAN
Generation - 3G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Technology - 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces Dock
VGA
LAN
USB 2.0/eSATA
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition Windows 8 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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