Detailed comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Lenovo ThinkPad T430s. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad T430s |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm | 34.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.6 cm |
Weight | 1.57 kg | 1.79 kg |
Case Material | Aluminum | Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic |
DISPLAY | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad T430s |
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Screen Size (Type) | 13.3" - IPS | 14" |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) | 1600 x 900 (HD+) |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
Features | - | Anti-glare |
PROCESSOR | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad T430s |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz | Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3520M / 2.9 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
Cache | L3 - 3 MB | 4 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Chipset | - | Mobile Intel QM77 Express |
Platform Technology | - | Intel vPro Platform |
Features | Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
MEMORY | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad T430s |
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RAM | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | - | 16 GB |
RAM Type | DDR3L SDRAM | DDR3 SDRAM |
Speed | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 |
Rated Speed | - | 1600 MHz |
Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 204-pin |
Slots Qty | - | 2 |
Empty Slots | - | 1 |
STORAGE | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad T430s |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s |
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Optical Drive | - | DVD-Writer removable |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad T430s |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
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Video Memory | - | 1 GB |
Camera | Yes | Yes |
Camera Features | - | Face tracking |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, stereo microphone |
Codec | - | Realtek ALC3202 |
Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 |
COMMUNICATIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad T430s |
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Wireless | Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
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Wireless Controller | - | Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 - PCI Express Mini Card |
Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | - | Intel 82579LM |
WWAN |
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Generation | - | 3G |
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Technology | - | GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ |
Controller | - | Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Half Mini Card |
BATTERY | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad T430s |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | 6-cell Lithium Ion |
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Installed Qty | - | 1 |
Max Supported Qty | - | 2 |
Battery Capacity (Size) | 71.8 Wh | 43.2 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 9 hours | Up to 7.6 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad T430s |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 60 Watt | 65 Watt |
INPUT | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad T430s |
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Type | Keyboard, trackpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
Features | Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor | Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad T430s |
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Expansion Bays | - | 1 x Ultrabay Slim |
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Slots | - | 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) |
Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.0 2 x Thunderbolt 2 HDMI Headphone output |
2 x USB 3.0 PoweredUSB 2.0 VGA Mini DisplayPort LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (SDXC Card) | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
SOFTWARE | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad T430s |
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Operating System (OS) | Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 | Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition |
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Software Included | Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad T430s |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Integrated Options | - | ThinkLight |
Security | - | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader |
Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | - | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT) |
Navigation Receiver | - | GPS |
Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, GREENGUARD |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
EPEAT Compliant | EPEAT Gold | EPEAT Gold |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 10 °C | - |
Humidity Range Operating | 0 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days |
Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return |