Lenovo ThinkPad T430 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L450

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T430
Lenovo ThinkPad T430

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T430 and Lenovo ThinkPad L450. 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 T430 and Lenovo ThinkPad L450
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T430 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.05 cm x 23.2 cm x 2.99 cm 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 2.17 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
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
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 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 T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm 240 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2 High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 - PCI Express Mini Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Enhanced -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 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 T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT) Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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