Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T540p

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Lenovo ThinkPad X230

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and Lenovo ThinkPad T540p. 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 ThinkPad T540p Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm 37.6 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.77 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Premium Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 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 T540p
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 -
Rated Speed 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 T540p
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 240 GB SSD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer removable
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
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 -
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
M.2 Card
Interfaces Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
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 T540p
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
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 1.2) 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, 1 USB 2.0 (Always On)
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, 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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