Lenovo ThinkPad T430s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T530

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Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Lenovo ThinkPad T530

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T430s and Lenovo ThinkPad T530. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T430s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.6 cm 37.34 cm x 24.38 cm x 3.56 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Lenovo ThinkPad T530
CPU Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3520M / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 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 T430s Lenovo ThinkPad T530
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 120 GB SSD SATA
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 4000
Video Memory 1 GB -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face tracking -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 Realtek ALC3202
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 - PCI Express Mini Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ -
Controller Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Half Mini Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 43.2 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 7.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Slim -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
PoweredUSB 2.0
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 T430s Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT) Administrator password, hard drive password
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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