Lenovo ThinkPad L460 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L460 and Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad L460 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L460 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance stability

effective security features

average display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

no USB-C port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L460 and Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L460 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L460 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 2.02 kg 1.43 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L460 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.5"
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
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L460 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.5 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, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L460 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L460 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L460 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3245 Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L460 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L460 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 1
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L460 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L460 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L460 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Mini DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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 L460 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L460 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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