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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Thinkpad T460 vs PL60 7RD⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Thinkpad T460 and PL60 7RD within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo Thinkpad T460⁩

⁦Thinkpad T460⁩

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Reference model ⁦MSI PL60 7RD⁩

⁦PL60 7RD⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦Thinkpad T460⁩ ⁦PL60 7RD⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo MSI
Product Family ThinkPad
Model ⁦Thinkpad T460⁩ ⁦PL60 7RD⁩
Launch Year ⁦2016 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Premium / Ultraportable 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 6600U 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 ⁦2 cores⁩ ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩ ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦4 threads⁩ ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.6 GHz⁩ ⁦2.7 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.4 GHz⁩ ⁦3.5 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦4 MB⁩ ⁦4 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩ ⁦15 W⁩
CPU Manageability Technology Intel vPro eligible
AI / NPU
Platform AI Performance ⁦0 TOPS⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Discrete
GPU Manufacturer Intel NVIDIA
GPU Model ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩ ⁦Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050⁩
GPU Architecture ⁦Intel Gen9⁩ Pascal
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦2 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory ⁦GDDR5⁩
Maximum External Displays ⁦3 displays⁩ ⁦3 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz⁩ ⁦3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 GB⁩ ⁦32 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR3L⁩ ⁦DDR4 SDRAM⁩
Memory Speed ⁦1600 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 Dual 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 ⁦14 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 ⁦160 degree⁩
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦720p⁩ ⁦720p HD⁩
Webcam Frame Rate ⁦30 fps⁩
Camera Features Fixed focus Fixed-focus RGB webcam
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 speakers⁩ ⁦4x 2W speakers + 1x 3W woofer⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology HD Audio Nahimic
Microphone Configuration Dual-array microphone Integrated microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type Spill-resistant Full-size keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones ⁦0 zones⁩
Numeric Keypad Yes
Spill-Resistant Keyboard 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 ⁦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 8260⁩
Bluetooth Version 4.1 ⁦Bluetooth 4.2⁩
Ethernet Yes Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 GbE⁩ Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN Optional
SIM Slot Micro-SIM
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 ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦USB 3.1 Type-C⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version 1.4 ⁦HDMI 1.4⁩
DisplayPort Output Mini DisplayPort ⁦Mini DisplayPort 1.2⁩
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader Optional
Security Lock Slot Yes Yes
Dedicated Docking Connector Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦41 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦6 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-Ion Lithium-ion
Removable Battery Yes
Power Adapter ⁦120 W⁩
Power Connector Lenovo slim-tip Barrel connector
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦339 mm⁩ ⁦383 mm⁩
Depth ⁦232.5 mm⁩ ⁦260 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦21 mm⁩ ⁦29 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.7 kg⁩ ⁦2.2 kg⁩
Chassis Material Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic Aluminum; Plastic
Lid Material Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Base Material Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Hinge Opening Angle ⁦180 degree⁩ ⁦180 degree⁩
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810G⁩
IP Rating No rated ingress protection Not rated
Security & Manageability
TPM ⁦TPM 1.2 / Firmware TPM 2.0⁩ ⁦Firmware TPM 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes Yes
Drive Password Support Yes Yes
Secure Boot Yes Yes
Enterprise Manageability Intel vPro capable
Smart Card Support Optional
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing Standard BIOS recovery
Sensors
Hall Sensor Yes
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Gold
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 Thinkpad T460 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 6600U 2.6GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩ (vs ⁦Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦1000 GB⁩)
  • Display Size at ⁦14 inch⁩ (vs ⁦15.6 inch⁩)

Choose PL60 7RD if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 6600U 2.6GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦1000 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)
  • Display Size at ⁦15.6 inch⁩ (vs ⁦14 inch⁩)

Overall, choosing between Thinkpad T460 and PL60 7RD 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 Thinkpad T460 and PL60 7RD?

Thinkpad T460 and PL60 7RD share specifications such as Installed Memory (⁦8 GB⁩), Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System (⁦Windows 10⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (Thinkpad T460: ⁦Intel Core i7 6600U 2.6GHz⁩, PL60 7RD: ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩); GPU Model (Thinkpad T460: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩, PL60 7RD: ⁦Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050⁩); Storage Capacity (Thinkpad T460: ⁦256 GB⁩, PL60 7RD: ⁦1000 GB⁩); Display Size (Thinkpad T460: ⁦14 inch⁩, PL60 7RD: ⁦15.6 inch⁩).

Thinkpad T460 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.