Lenovo ThinkPad T470s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T470s and Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T470s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

robust security features

good battery life

lightweight design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T470s and Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm 36.9 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight - 2.1 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - CX11852
Compliant Standards Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.23 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
Type Keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.579 W/kg (body), 0.579 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - advance hardware replacement - 1 year -
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