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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare IdeaPad 510s-14IKB vs ThinkPad L460⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models IdeaPad 510s-14IKB and ThinkPad L460 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo IdeaPad 510s-14IKB⁩

⁦IdeaPad 510s-14IKB⁩

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo ThinkPad L460⁩

⁦ThinkPad L460⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦IdeaPad 510s-14IKB⁩ ⁦ThinkPad L460⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo Lenovo
Product Family IdeaPad ThinkPad
Model ⁦IdeaPad 510s-14IKB⁩ ⁦ThinkPad L460⁩
Model Number ⁦IdeaPad 510S-14IKB⁩ ⁦ThinkPad L460⁩
Launch Year ⁦2017 year⁩ ⁦2016 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Mainstream Mainstream
Operating System No OS ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core i7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i5⁩
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩ ⁦Intel Core i5 6200U 2.3GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦7th Gen⁩ ⁦6th 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 ⁦2.3 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.5 GHz⁩ ⁦2.8 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦4 MB⁩ ⁦3 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩ ⁦15 W⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Discrete Integrated
GPU Manufacturer AMD Intel
GPU Model ⁦AMD Radeon R7 M460⁩ ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory
Maximum External Displays ⁦2 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160 @ 24 Hz via HDMI⁩ ⁦3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz via Mini DisplayPort⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦32 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩ ⁦DDR3L⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2133 MT/s⁩ ⁦1600 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 ⁦512 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Storage Interface SATA SATA
Storage Form Factor ⁦2.5-inch⁩ ⁦2.5-inch⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦0 slots⁩
2.5-inch Drive Bay Yes Yes
RAID Support
Card Reader Yes Yes
Card Reader Formats MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
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
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 (1.0 MP)⁩ ⁦720p⁩
Audio
Speaker Configuration Stereo speakers ⁦2 speakers⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩ ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology Harman; Dolby Audio
Microphone Configuration Array microphone Dual-array microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦6-row keyboard⁩ Spill-resistant
Keyboard RGB Zones
Touchpad Type One-piece multi-touch touchpad ThinkPad Mylar touchpad
Touchpad Material Mylar
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 Dual-band
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦1x1⁩ ⁦2x2⁩
Bluetooth Version 4 4.1
Ethernet Yes Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 GbE⁩ ⁦1 GbE⁩
WWAN No Optional
SIM Slot Micro-SIM
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩ ⁦3 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦2x USB 3.0; 1x USB 2.0⁩ ⁦3x USB 3.0⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version HDMI
DisplayPort Output No Mini DisplayPort
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦1 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
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦45 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦3 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer Li-ion
Removable Battery Yes
Battery Life ⁦6 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method ⁦MobileMark 2014⁩
Power Adapter ⁦65 W⁩ ⁦65 W⁩
Power Connector Barrel (round-tip) Proprietary slim-tip
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦335.6 mm⁩ ⁦339 mm⁩
Depth ⁦235 mm⁩ ⁦235 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦19.3 mm⁩ ⁦24.3 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.5 kg⁩ ⁦1.9 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminum / PC-ABS PC/ABS
Lid Material Aluminum PC/ABS
Base Material PC/ABS PC/ABS
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810G tested⁩
Security & Manageability
TPM ⁦TPM 1.2 / Firmware TPM 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes Yes
Drive Password Support Yes Yes
Enterprise Manageability
Smart Card Support No Optional
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩ ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Silver Gold
RoHS Compliance Yes Yes
Environment & Warranty
Warranty ⁦1 years⁩
Warranty Type Depot limited warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose IdeaPad 510s-14IKB if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i5 6200U 2.3GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦AMD Radeon R7 M460⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦512 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Choose ThinkPad L460 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i5 6200U 2.3GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩ (vs ⁦AMD Radeon R7 M460⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between IdeaPad 510s-14IKB and ThinkPad L460 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Installed Memory (⁦8 GB⁩) 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 510s-14IKB and ThinkPad L460?

IdeaPad 510s-14IKB and ThinkPad L460 share specifications such as Installed Memory (⁦8 GB⁩), Display Size (⁦14 inch⁩), Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩), Brand (Lenovo).

The main differences: Processor Model (IdeaPad 510s-14IKB: ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩, ThinkPad L460: ⁦Intel Core i5 6200U 2.3GHz⁩); GPU Model (IdeaPad 510s-14IKB: ⁦AMD Radeon R7 M460⁩, ThinkPad L460: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩); Storage Capacity (IdeaPad 510s-14IKB: ⁦512 GB⁩, ThinkPad L460: ⁦256 GB⁩).

IdeaPad 510s-14IKB may suit users who need its differing values, while ThinkPad L460 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.