Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X230

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6). 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. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm 32.53 cm x 21.65 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Abyss blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Premium Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing 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 X230 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
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
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Carbon Footprint - 250 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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