Lenovo ThinkPad T530 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Lenovo ThinkPad T530

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T530 and Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T530 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

effective thermal management

solid performance stability

heavy design

dated aesthetics

limited graphics power

average display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T530 and Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T530 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.34 cm x 24.38 cm x 3.56 cm 37.7 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.71 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD SATA 192 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 CX11852
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Type Keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
PoweredUSB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
VGA
OneLink connector
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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