Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) and Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA). 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) and Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Onyx black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 26.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20LA)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number 17IKB 80XM -
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