Lenovo ThinkPad W530 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad W530
Lenovo ThinkPad W530

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad W530 and Lenovo ThinkPad X250. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W530 and Lenovo ThinkPad X250
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W530 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.28 cm x 24.51 cm x 3.56 cm 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 2.81 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.5"
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
Colour Gamut 60% -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
CPU Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3520M / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 120 GB SSD
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K1000M / Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Video Memory 2 GB -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Technology 9-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 12.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Enhanced -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces 4-pin FireWire
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
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 W530 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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