Choose Thinkpad 13 if you need:
- GPU Model at Intel HD Graphics 620 (vs Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050)
- Storage Capacity at 256 GB (vs 1000 GB)
- Display Size at 13.3 inch (vs 15.6 inch)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Thinkpad 13 vs PL60 7RD
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Thinkpad 13 and PL60 7RD within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Thinkpad 13 | PL60 7RD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | MSI |
| Product Family | ThinkPad | — |
| Model | Thinkpad 13 | PL60 7RD |
| Launch Year | 2017 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Mainstream | Gaming |
| 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 7500U 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 | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Not Intel vPro eligible | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| Platform AI Performance | — | 0 TOPS |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 |
| GPU Architecture | Intel Gen9.5 | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR5 |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed | 2133 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | — | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | 2 | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | HDD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1000 GB |
| Storage Interface | — | PCIe NVMe; SATA |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | — | M.2 2280; 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | — | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | — | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | No |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD; SDHC; SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | UHS-I / SD-family | SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 13.3 inch | 15.6 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 | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | 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 | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Camera Features | Fixed focus | Fixed-focus RGB webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Stereo speakers | 4x 2W speakers + 1x 3W woofer |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2 W | — |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Audio | Nahimic |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual-array microphone | Integrated microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | 6-row ThinkPad keyboard | Full-size keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 0 zones | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | Buttonless multi-touch clickpad | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar surface | — |
| Pointing Stick | Yes | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | IEEE 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1Gbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| WWAN | No | — |
| Cellular Standard | — | — |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 5Gbps | 2x USB 3.0; 1x USB 2.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | — | USB 3.1 Type-C |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | — | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4b | HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | — | Mini DisplayPort 1.2 |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | — |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 41 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 3 cells | 6 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium Polymer | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | 14.56 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | MobileMark 2014 | — |
| Power Adapter | 45 W | 120 W |
| Power Connector | Slim-tip DC | Barrel connector |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery (revision not stated) | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 45 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 322.4 mm | 383 mm |
| Depth | 222.8 mm | 260 mm |
| Thickness | 19.8 mm | 29 mm |
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Chassis Material | — | Aluminum; Plastic |
| Lid Material | Polycarbonate / ABS | — |
| Base Material | Polycarbonate / ABS | — |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 180 degree | 180 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810G | — |
| IP Rating | No rated ingress protection | Not rated |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | dTPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | No Intel vPro platform eligibility | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | — |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | Standard BIOS recovery |
| Sensors | ||
| Hall Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR 6.1 | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C | 5–35 °C °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20–80% RH, non-condensing % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20–60 °C °C |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Limited warranty |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose PL60 7RD if you need:
- GPU Model at Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 (vs Intel HD Graphics 620)
- Storage Capacity at 1000 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Display Size at 15.6 inch (vs 13.3 inch)
What is the difference between Thinkpad 13 and PL60 7RD?
Thinkpad 13 and PL60 7RD share specifications such as Processor Model (Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz), Installed Memory (8 GB), Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Launch Year (2017 year).
The main differences: GPU Model (Thinkpad 13: Intel HD Graphics 620, PL60 7RD: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050); Storage Capacity (Thinkpad 13: 256 GB, PL60 7RD: 1000 GB); Display Size (Thinkpad 13: 13.3 inch, PL60 7RD: 15.6 inch).
Thinkpad 13 may suit users who need its differing values, while PL60 7RD benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.