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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare IdeaPad Y700-15ISK vs Thinkpad 13⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models IdeaPad Y700-15ISK and Thinkpad 13 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ISK⁩

⁦IdeaPad Y700-15ISK⁩

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo Thinkpad 13⁩

⁦Thinkpad 13⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦IdeaPad Y700-15ISK⁩ ⁦Thinkpad 13⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo Lenovo
Product Family IdeaPad ThinkPad
Model ⁦IdeaPad Y700-15ISK⁩ ⁦Thinkpad 13⁩
Model Number ⁦IdeaPad Y700-15ISK⁩ —
Launch Year ⁦2016 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Gaming Mainstream
Color Black —
Operating System ⁦Windows 10⁩ ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core i7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦6th Gen⁩ ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩ ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦4 cores⁩ ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩ ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦8 threads⁩ ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.6 GHz⁩ ⁦2.7 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.5 GHz⁩ ⁦3.5 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦6 MB⁩ ⁦4 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦45 W⁩ ⁦15 W⁩
CPU Manageability Technology — Not Intel vPro eligible
Graphics
Graphics Type Discrete Integrated
GPU Manufacturer NVIDIA Intel
GPU Model ⁦Nvidia GeForce GTX 960⁩ ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩
GPU Architecture — ⁦Intel Gen9.5⁩
VRAM Capacity — ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type — Shared system memory
Maximum External Displays — ⁦3 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz via HDMI⁩ ⁦4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦32 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩ ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2133 MT/s⁩ ⁦2133 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦2 slots⁩ ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes Yes
Memory Channels Dual 2
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦128 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe + SATA —
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 3.0⁩ ⁦PCIe 3.0 x4⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2 + 2.5-inch⁩ —
Installed Storage Drives ⁦2 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦2 drives⁩ —
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩ —
2.5-inch Drive Bay Yes —
RAID Support — —
Card Reader Yes Yes
Card Reader Formats MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card Reader Standard ⁦4-in-1⁩ UHS-I / SD-family
Display
Display Size ⁦15.6 inch⁩ ⁦13.3 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 ⁦250 nits⁩ ⁦250 nits⁩
Contrast Ratio 600:1 700:1
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 ⁦2 x 2W JBL speakers + 3W subwoofer⁩ Stereo speakers
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 + 3 W⁩ ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology JBL; Dolby Home Theater Dolby Audio
Microphone Configuration Dual array microphone Dual-array microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦Full-size 6-row keyboard⁩ ⁦6-row ThinkPad keyboard⁩
Keyboard Backlight Yes —
Keyboard RGB Zones — ⁦0 zones⁩
Numeric Keypad 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 ⁦IEEE 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
Bluetooth Version 4.1 4.1
Ethernet Yes —
Ethernet Speed Gigabit Ethernet ⁦1Gbps⁩
WWAN No No
Cellular Standard — —
SIM Slot — —
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩ ⁦3 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦2x USB 3.0; 1x USB 2.0⁩ ⁦USB 5Gbps⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ —
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version HDMI ⁦1.4b⁩
DisplayPort Output No —
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 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 —
Smart Card Reader No No
Security Lock Slot Yes Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1x M.2 storage slot⁩ ⁦M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦60 Wh⁩ ⁦42 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦4 cells⁩ ⁦3 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer Lithium Polymer
Battery Life ⁦5 hours⁩ ⁦14.56 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method ⁦MobileMark 2014⁩ ⁦MobileMark 2014⁩
Power Adapter ⁦135 W⁩ ⁦45 W⁩
Power Connector Barrel (round-tip) Slim-tip DC
USB Power Delivery Version — USB Power Delivery (revision not stated)
Maximum USB-C Charging Power — ⁦45 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦387 mm⁩ ⁦322.4 mm⁩
Depth ⁦277.5 mm⁩ ⁦222.8 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦27.7 mm⁩ ⁦19.8 mm⁩
Weight ⁦3.31 kg⁩ ⁦1.4 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminum —
Lid Material Aluminum Polycarbonate / ABS
Base Material Aluminum Polycarbonate / ABS
Hinge Opening Angle — ⁦180 degree⁩
MIL-STD Testing — ⁦MIL-STD-810G⁩
IP Rating — No rated ingress protection
Security & Manageability
TPM — ⁦dTPM 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 No
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing — —
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩ ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT EPEAT Silver —
RoHS Compliance Yes Yes
Environment & Warranty
Operating Temperature — ⁦5 to 35 °C⁩
Warranty ⁦1 years⁩ —
Warranty Type Depot limited warranty —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose IdeaPad Y700-15ISK if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Nvidia GeForce GTX 960⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦128 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)
  • Display Size at ⁦15.6 inch⁩ (vs ⁦13.3 inch⁩)

Choose Thinkpad 13 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩ (vs ⁦Nvidia GeForce GTX 960⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦128 GB⁩)
  • Display Size at ⁦13.3 inch⁩ (vs ⁦15.6 inch⁩)

Overall, choosing between IdeaPad Y700-15ISK and Thinkpad 13 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Installed Memory (⁦8 GB⁩) and Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩). 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 Y700-15ISK and Thinkpad 13?

IdeaPad Y700-15ISK and Thinkpad 13 share specifications such as Installed Memory (⁦8 GB⁩), Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩), Brand (Lenovo), Form Factor (Clamshell).

The main differences: Processor Model (IdeaPad Y700-15ISK: ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩, Thinkpad 13: ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩); GPU Model (IdeaPad Y700-15ISK: ⁦Nvidia GeForce GTX 960⁩, Thinkpad 13: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩); Storage Capacity (IdeaPad Y700-15ISK: ⁦128 GB⁩, Thinkpad 13: ⁦256 GB⁩); Display Size (IdeaPad Y700-15ISK: ⁦15.6 inch⁩, Thinkpad 13: ⁦13.3 inch⁩).

IdeaPad Y700-15ISK may suit users who need its differing values, while Thinkpad 13 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.