Lenovo ThinkPad T430 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T430
Lenovo ThinkPad T430
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T430 and Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM). 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.

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T430 and Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T430 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.05 cm x 23.2 cm x 2.99 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.17 kg 1.47 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
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
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 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 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 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 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Face tracking
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3202 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2 High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 - PCI Express Mini Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM Intel I218-V
WWAN
Generation - WWAN
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
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
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 X240 (20AM)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - French
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
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, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT) Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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