Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 and Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance base

affordable price point

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L450 and Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm 37.7 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.71 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 192 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 CX11852
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Technology - 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
VGA
OneLink connector
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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