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

Lenovo ThinkPad T580 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T580 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid battery life

chrome os integration

limited storage capacity

average display quality

fewer port options

moderate performance levels

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T470 and Lenovo ThinkPad T580
81 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm
Weight 1.63 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad T580
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad T580
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor DIMM 288-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life With Included Additional Battery Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Type Keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 3
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Lenovo ThinkPad T580
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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