Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X230

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS). 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.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm 35.92 cm x 23.58 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Business black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Premium Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 3 MB 18 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 V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 38 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.1 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 9.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, SMB Service hot key
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 1.4b
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
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
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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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