Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW). 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 L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm 33.5 cm x 22.91 cm x 2.995 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.16 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Support 16.7 million colours -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4100M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
RAM 4 GB 2 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive DVD-Writer DVD-Writer removable
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M / Intel HD Graphics 4600
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Video Memory - 1 GB
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Face tracking
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC269Q Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I217-LM
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.2 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Expansion Bays - 1 x Ultrabay
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
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 L520 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, 1 USB 2.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, 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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