Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. Dell Vostro 3581

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Lenovo ThinkPad X230

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and Dell Vostro 3581. 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 X230 vs. Dell Vostro 3581 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Dell Vostro 3581
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm 38 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Dell Vostro 3581
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Features Premium Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ±40° horizontal viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Dell Vostro 3581
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 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 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Dell Vostro 3581
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Dell Vostro 3581
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Dell Vostro 3581
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera - Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, fixed focus, 78.6 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 Realtek ALC3246
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Dell Vostro 3581
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Dell Wireless 1810
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Dell Vostro 3581
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Dell Vostro 3581
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Dell Vostro 3581
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Dell Vostro 3581
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
VGA
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Dell Vostro 3581
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Dell Vostro 3581
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System Noise reducing microphone
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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