Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) and Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) and Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.58 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
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, SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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