Lenovo ThinkPad T550 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T560

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T550 and Lenovo ThinkPad T560. 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 T550 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T550 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

efficient thermal management

good enterprise features

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics performance

costlier than alternatives

Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T560 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

good enterprise security

bright IPS display

heavy chassis

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

outdated design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T550 and Lenovo ThinkPad T560
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T550 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.24 cm 38.06 cm x 25.82 cm x 2.245 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.22 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Screen Size (Type) 15.5" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1620 (WQHD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad T560
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5200U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad T560
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Technology Lithium Ion -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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 T550 Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 6 months
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