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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare IdeaPad 320s-14IKB vs Thinkpad T470⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models IdeaPad 320s-14IKB and Thinkpad T470 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo IdeaPad 320s-14IKB⁩

⁦IdeaPad 320s-14IKB⁩

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo Thinkpad T470⁩

⁦Thinkpad T470⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦IdeaPad 320s-14IKB⁩ ⁦Thinkpad T470⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo Lenovo
Product Family IdeaPad ThinkPad
Model ⁦IdeaPad 320s-14IKB⁩ ⁦Thinkpad T470⁩
Model Number ⁦IdeaPad 320S-14IKB⁩ —
Launch Year ⁦2017 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Mainstream Mainstream
Operating System ⁦Windows 10⁩ ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core i3⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦7th Gen⁩ ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩ ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦2 cores⁩ ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩ ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦4 threads⁩ ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.7 GHz⁩ ⁦2.7 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock — ⁦3.5 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦3 MB⁩ ⁦4 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩ ⁦15 W⁩
CPU Manageability Technology — Not Intel vPro eligible
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Integrated
GPU Manufacturer Intel Intel
GPU Model ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩ ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩
GPU Architecture — ⁦Intel Gen9.5⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory Shared system memory
Maximum External Displays — ⁦3 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz via HDMI⁩ ⁦4096 x 2304⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦4 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦32 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩ ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2133 MT/s⁩ ⁦2400 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦1 slots⁩ ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦1 slots⁩ —
Memory Upgradeable Yes Yes
Memory Channels Single Dual
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦128 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe —
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 3.0⁩ ⁦PCIe 3.0 x4⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2⁩ —
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ —
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩ —
RAID Support — —
Card Reader Yes Yes
Card Reader Formats MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card Reader Standard ⁦4-in-1⁩ ⁦SD 3.0 / UHS-I⁩
Display
Display Size ⁦14 inch⁩ ⁦14 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩ ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS IPS
Refresh Rate — ⁦60 Hz⁩
Display Brightness ⁦220 nits⁩ ⁦250 nits⁩
Contrast Ratio — 700:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology — —
Viewing Angle — ⁦170 degree⁩
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution — ⁦720p⁩
Camera Features — Fixed focus
Audio
Speaker Configuration Stereo speakers ⁦2 speakers⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩ ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology Harman; Dolby Audio HD Audio
Microphone Configuration Array microphone Dual-array microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦6-row keyboard⁩ Spill-resistant
Keyboard RGB Zones — ⁦0 zones⁩
Spill-Resistant Keyboard — Yes
Touchpad Type One-piece multi-touch touchpad Buttonless multi-touch clickpad
Touchpad Material — Mylar surface
Pointing Stick — Yes
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩ ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩ ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Dual-band ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz⁩
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦1x1⁩ ⁦2x2⁩
Wi-Fi Module — ⁦Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 / 8260⁩
Bluetooth Version 4.1 4.1
Ethernet — Yes
Ethernet Speed — ⁦1 GbE⁩
WWAN No Optional
SIM Slot — Micro-SIM
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦3 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A; 1x USB 2.0 Always On⁩ ⁦USB 5Gbps⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1⁩ ⁦USB 10Gbps, Thunderbolt 3, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.2a⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version — ⁦Thunderbolt 3⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version ⁦HDMI 1.4b⁩ ⁦1.4b⁩
DisplayPort Output No via USB-C
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No Optional
Security Lock Slot Yes Yes
Dedicated Docking Connector — Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1x M.2 storage slot⁩ ⁦M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦30 Wh⁩ —
Battery Cells ⁦2 cells⁩ —
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer Li-Ion
Removable Battery — Yes
Battery Life ⁦7 hours⁩ —
Battery Life Test Method ⁦MobileMark 2014⁩ —
Power Adapter ⁦45 W⁩ —
Power Connector Barrel (round-tip) USB-C or Lenovo slim-tip
USB-C Charging — Yes
USB Power Delivery Version — USB Power Delivery (revision not stated)
Maximum USB-C Charging Power — ⁦65 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦327.4 mm⁩ ⁦336.6 mm⁩
Depth ⁦236.5 mm⁩ ⁦232.5 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦19.3 mm⁩ ⁦19.95 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.7 kg⁩ ⁦1.58 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminum / PC-ABS —
Lid Material Aluminum Magnesium hybrid or PPS
Base Material PC/ABS Glass-fiber reinforced polymer
Hinge Opening Angle — ⁦180 degree⁩
MIL-STD Testing — ⁦MIL-STD-810G⁩
IP Rating — No rated ingress protection
Security & Manageability
TPM — ⁦dTPM 1.2 / 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes Yes
Drive Password Support Yes Yes
Secure Boot — Yes
Enterprise Manageability — No Intel vPro platform eligibility
Smart Card Support No Optional
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing — —
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩ ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT EPEAT Silver Gold
RoHS Compliance Yes Yes
Environment & Warranty
Operating Temperature — ⁦5 to 35 °C⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose IdeaPad 320s-14IKB if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦4 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦128 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Choose Thinkpad T470 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦4 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦128 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between IdeaPad 320s-14IKB and Thinkpad T470 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share GPU Model (⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩) and Display Size (⁦14 inch⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between IdeaPad 320s-14IKB and Thinkpad T470?

IdeaPad 320s-14IKB and Thinkpad T470 share specifications such as GPU Model (⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩), Display Size (⁦14 inch⁩), Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩), Brand (Lenovo).

The main differences: Processor Model (IdeaPad 320s-14IKB: ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩, Thinkpad T470: ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩); Installed Memory (IdeaPad 320s-14IKB: ⁦4 GB⁩, Thinkpad T470: ⁦8 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (IdeaPad 320s-14IKB: ⁦128 GB⁩, Thinkpad T470: ⁦256 GB⁩).

IdeaPad 320s-14IKB may suit users who need its differing values, while Thinkpad T470 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.