Lenovo ThinkPad T430 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250

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

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T430 and Lenovo ThinkPad X250. 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 X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T430 and Lenovo ThinkPad X250
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T430 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.05 cm x 23.2 cm x 2.99 cm 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 2.17 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.5"
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
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
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 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 -
Rated Speed 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 X250
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm 120 GB SSD
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera - Yes - 720p
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 X250
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, 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 X250
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 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 X250
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 X250
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 X250
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
USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
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 X250
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
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, 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 -
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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