Lenovo ThinkPad T440 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T440 and Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T440 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T440 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook - with keyboard dock
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.25 cm x 2.1 cm 30.11 cm x 19.25 cm x 0.96 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 900 g - keyboard dock
Weight 1.81 kg 822 g
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T440 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 370 cd/m²
Features - VibrantView, glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, One Glass Solution
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T440 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core M 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T440 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T440 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T440 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HD Graphics 5300
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, three microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 ALC286-VC
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T440 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Wireless - Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T440 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T440 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 36 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T440 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, TrackPoint, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T440 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.0 (on keyboard dock)
Mini DisplayPort (on keyboard dock)
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T440 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T440 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB to Ethernet adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass, 3-axis inclinometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
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, volume control, lock display rotation function
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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