Apple MacBook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470

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In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook and Lenovo ThinkPad T470. 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 T470 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T470 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

good security features

solid performance

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook and Lenovo ThinkPad T470
81 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.8 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.63 kg
Colour White Black
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 (WXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470
CPU Intel Core Duo 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen)
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache L2 - 2 MB -
Front Side Bus 667 MHz -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability -
MEMORY Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470
RAM 512 MB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 2 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 667 MHz / PC2-5300 -
Rated Speed 667 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin DIMM 288-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 60 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm 240 GB
Optical Drive DVD±RW fixed -
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) -
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) -
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel GMA 950 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 -
Max Allocated RAM Size 64 MB -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh -
Battery Life With Included Additional Battery - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Slots 2 x memory -
Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 3
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Operating System (OS) Apple MacOS X 10.4 Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, iWork (30 days trial), Front Row, Apple iLife '06, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, plasq Comic Life -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 3 years
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