Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile detachable design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

improved keyboard layout

heavier than competitors

limited storage options

mediocre performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude E7250 and Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude E7250 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude E7250 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook - with keyboard dock
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.05 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.94 cm 30.11 cm x 19.25 cm x 0.96 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 900 g - keyboard dock
Weight 1.25 kg 822 g
Case Material Magnesium alloy Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Graphite black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude E7250 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight 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 - 370 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare VibrantView, glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, One Glass Solution
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude E7250 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core M 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Dell Latitude E7250 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude E7250 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude E7250 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 5300
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Speakers Stereo speakers, three microphones
Codec - ALC286-VC
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude E7250 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) -
BATTERY Dell Latitude E7250 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude E7250 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 36 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude E7250 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, TrackPoint, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude E7250 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.0 (on keyboard dock)
Mini DisplayPort (on keyboard dock)
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude E7250 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition + Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit (DVD) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude E7250 Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB to Ethernet adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass, 3-axis inclinometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
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 Dell Data Protection, USB PowerShare technology, ExpressCharge, microphone with noise-cancellation Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, volume control, lock display rotation function
Compliant Standards FIPS ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - response time: next business day Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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