Lenovo ThinkPad T470 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T470 and Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC). 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 Lenovo ThinkPad T470 and Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
81 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 1.63 kg 1.27 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12.5" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) AMD A10 PRO-8730B / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - L2 - 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor DIMM 288-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon R5
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) - 23 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.05 hours
Battery Life With Included Additional Battery Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
Type Keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 3
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KC)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0)
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, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years -
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