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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ThinkPad E580 and FlexBook Edge within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ThinkPad E580 | FlexBook Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | Mediacom |
| Product Family | ThinkPad | FlexBook |
| Model | ThinkPad E580 | FlexBook Edge |
| Model Number | ThinkPad E580 | M-FBE11 |
| Part Number / SKU | — | M-FBE11 |
| Launch Year | 2018 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | 2-in-1 Convertible |
| Laptop Category | Mainstream | 2-in-1 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10 Home |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i7 | Intel Celeron |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i7 8550U 1.8GHz | Intel Celeron Dual Core N3350 1.1GHz |
| Processor Generation | 8th Gen | Apollo Lake |
| 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 | 2 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.1 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 6 W |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon RX 550 | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared system memory |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 650 MHz |
| Maximum External Resolution | 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz via HDMI | — |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | — |
| Memory Speed | 2400 MT/s | — |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | — |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | — |
| Memory Channels | Dual | — |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | Flash Storage |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | Onboard flash + SATA III (M.2 expansion) |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2280 + 2.5-inch | M.2 2242 (expansion) |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | Yes | — |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | microSD | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 11.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Display Brightness | 250 nits | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 600:1 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | — |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p | 2 |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | Built-in speaker |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2 W | — |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Advanced Audio | — |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual-array microphone | Built-in microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Spill-resistant 6-row keyboard | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | ThinkPad Mylar touchpad | — |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar | — |
| Pointing Stick | Yes | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ac | — |
| Wi-Fi Bands | Dual-band | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 GbE | — |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1; 1x USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 x 2 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 / Power Delivery / DisplayPort | — |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4b | — |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort via USB-C | — |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | — |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1x M.2 storage slot | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 45 Wh | 4800 Wh |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-polymer | Lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | 13 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | MobileMark 2014 | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 80 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 60 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 65 W | — |
| Power Connector | USB-C | DC-In |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 369 mm | 280.8 mm |
| Depth | 252 mm | 189.4 mm |
| Thickness | 19.95 mm | 14.7 mm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.16 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum / PC-ABS | Aluminum |
| Lid Material | Aluminum | — |
| Base Material | PC/ABS | — |
| Hinge Opening Angle | — | 360 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810G tested | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | dTPM 2.0 | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | — |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | — |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR 6.1 | — |
| EPEAT | Gold | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 years | — |
| Warranty Type | Mail-in or depot limited warranty | — |
ThinkPad E580 and FlexBook Edge share specifications such as Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Processor Manufacturer (Intel), CPU Architecture (x86-64).
The main differences: Processor Model (ThinkPad E580: Intel Core i7 8550U 1.8GHz, FlexBook Edge: Intel Celeron Dual Core N3350 1.1GHz); GPU Model (ThinkPad E580: AMD Radeon RX 550, FlexBook Edge: Intel HD Graphics 500); Installed Memory (ThinkPad E580: 8 GB, FlexBook Edge: 4 GB); Storage Capacity (ThinkPad E580: 256 GB, FlexBook Edge: 32 GB).
ThinkPad E580 may suit users who need its differing values, while FlexBook Edge benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
