Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L560

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 and Lenovo ThinkPad L560. 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.

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

Lenovo ThinkPad L560 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L560 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard layout

good battery life

solid performance stability

adequate connectivity options

heavyweight design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

outdated aesthetic style

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L450 and Lenovo ThinkPad L560
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L560 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
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 3.085 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6600U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 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, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption 2
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Technology - 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.2 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
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 L560
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0)
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot 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 Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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