Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L450

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Lenovo ThinkPad X230

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and Lenovo ThinkPad L450. 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 L450 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance base

affordable price point

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and Lenovo ThinkPad L450
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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
Features Premium Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 2.9 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 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 240 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Technology Lithium Ion -
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
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
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 X230 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington 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 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 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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