Dell Latitude E6230 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude E6230
Dell Latitude E6230

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Latitude E6230 and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude E6230 and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude E6230 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.9 cm x 22.6 cm x 2.465 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 22.6 cm -
Weight 1.383 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Silver
DISPLAY Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel Core i3 (2nd Gen) 2350M / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 2 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces Dock
VGA
LAN
USB 2.0/eSATA
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude E6230 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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