Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG)
Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) and Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR). 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 T470s (20HG) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm 37.7 cm x 25.5 cm x 3.085 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 14.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/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 T470s (20HG) Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20HG) Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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