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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare ThinkPad T470s vs Thinkpad T470p⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ThinkPad T470s and Thinkpad T470p within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo ThinkPad T470s⁩

⁦ThinkPad T470s⁩

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo Thinkpad T470p⁩

⁦Thinkpad T470p⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦ThinkPad T470s⁩ ⁦Thinkpad T470p⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo Lenovo
Product Family ThinkPad ThinkPad
Model ⁦ThinkPad T470s⁩ ⁦Thinkpad T470p⁩
Launch Year ⁦2017 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Premium / Ultraportable Premium / Ultraportable
Operating System ⁦Windows 10⁩ ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core i5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦7th Gen⁩ ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩ ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦2 cores⁩ ⁦4 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩ ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦4 threads⁩ ⁦8 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.5 GHz⁩ ⁦2.8 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.1 GHz⁩ ⁦3.8 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦3 MB⁩ ⁦6 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩ ⁦45 W⁩
CPU Manageability Technology Not Intel vPro eligible Not Intel vPro eligible
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Discrete
GPU Manufacturer Intel NVIDIA
GPU Model ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩ ⁦NVIDIA GeForce 940MX⁩
GPU Architecture ⁦Intel Gen9.5⁩ Maxwell
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦2 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory ⁦GDDR5⁩
Maximum External Displays ⁦3 displays⁩ ⁦3 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦4096 x 2304⁩ ⁦4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩ ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2400 MT/s⁩ ⁦2400 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor Soldered + SO-DIMM SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦1 slots⁩ ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes Yes
Memory Channels 2 Dual
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦256 GB⁩ ⁦512 GB⁩
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 3.0 x4⁩ ⁦PCIe 3.0 x4⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 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 UHS-I / SD-family UHS-I / SD-family
Display
Display Size ⁦14 inch⁩ ⁦14 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩ ⁦2560 x 1440⁩
Resolution Class FHD QHD
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS IPS
Refresh Rate ⁦60 Hz⁩ ⁦60 Hz⁩
Display Brightness ⁦250 nits⁩ ⁦300 nits⁩
Contrast Ratio 700:1 700:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Viewing Angle ⁦160 degree⁩ ⁦160 horizontal / 160 vertical degree⁩
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦720p⁩ ⁦720p⁩
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Camera Features Fixed focus Fixed focus
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 speakers⁩ ⁦2 speakers⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 1 W⁩ ⁦1 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology HD Audio HD Audio
Microphone Configuration Dual-array microphone Dual-array microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type Spill-resistant Spill-resistant
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones ⁦0 zones⁩ ⁦0 zones⁩
Spill-Resistant Keyboard Yes Yes
Touchpad Type Buttonless multi-touch clickpad Buttonless multi-touch clickpad
Touchpad Material Mylar surface Mylar surface
Pointing Stick Yes Yes
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩ ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩ ⁦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 / 8260⁩ ⁦Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265⁩
Bluetooth Version 4.1 4.1
Ethernet Yes Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 GbE⁩ ⁦1 GbE⁩
WWAN Optional No
Cellular Standard
SIM Slot Micro-SIM
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩ ⁦3 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB 5Gbps⁩ ⁦USB 5Gbps⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦USB 10Gbps, Thunderbolt 3, USB PD, DisplayPort⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version ⁦Thunderbolt 3⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version ⁦1.4b⁩ ⁦1.4b⁩
DisplayPort Output via USB-C ⁦Mini DisplayPort 1.2a⁩
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 Optional Optional
Security Lock Slot Yes Yes
Dedicated Docking Connector Yes Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots⁩ ⁦M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦49 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦6 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Removable Battery Yes
Battery Life ⁦10.5 hours⁩ ⁦12.85 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method ⁦MobileMark 2014⁩ ⁦MobileMark 2014⁩
Power Adapter ⁦135 W⁩
Power Connector USB-C or Lenovo slim-tip Lenovo slim-tip
USB-C Charging Yes
USB Power Delivery Version USB Power Delivery (revision not stated)
Maximum USB-C Charging Power ⁦65 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦331 mm⁩ ⁦339 mm⁩
Depth ⁦226.8 mm⁩ ⁦235 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦18.8 mm⁩ ⁦24.4 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.32 kg⁩ ⁦1.7 kg⁩
Chassis Material CFRP Hybrid, Magnesium PC/ABS, Magnesium alloy
Lid Material CFRP Hybrid PC/ABS
Base Material Magnesium Magnesium alloy
Hinge Opening Angle ⁦180 degree⁩ ⁦180 degree⁩
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810G⁩ ⁦MIL-STD-810G⁩
IP Rating No rated ingress protection No rated ingress protection
Security & Manageability
TPM ⁦dTPM 2.0⁩ ⁦dTPM 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes Yes
Drive Password Support Yes Yes
Secure Boot Yes Yes
Enterprise Manageability No Intel vPro platform eligibility No Intel vPro platform eligibility
Smart Card Support Optional Optional
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩ ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Gold Gold
RoHS Compliance Yes Yes
Environment & Warranty
Operating Temperature ⁦5 to 35 °C⁩ ⁦5 to 35 °C⁩
Warranty ⁦3 years⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose ThinkPad T470s if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩ (vs ⁦NVIDIA GeForce 940MX⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)
  • Display Resolution at ⁦1920 x 1080⁩ (vs ⁦2560 x 1440⁩)

Choose Thinkpad T470p if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦NVIDIA GeForce 940MX⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦512 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)
  • Display Resolution at ⁦2560 x 1440⁩ (vs ⁦1920 x 1080⁩)

Overall, choosing between ThinkPad T470s and Thinkpad T470p 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 ThinkPad T470s and Thinkpad T470p?

ThinkPad T470s and Thinkpad T470p share specifications such as Installed Memory (⁦8 GB⁩), Display Size (⁦14 inch⁩), Brand (Lenovo), Product Family (ThinkPad).

The main differences: Processor Model (ThinkPad T470s: ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩, Thinkpad T470p: ⁦Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz⁩); GPU Model (ThinkPad T470s: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩, Thinkpad T470p: ⁦NVIDIA GeForce 940MX⁩); Storage Capacity (ThinkPad T470s: ⁦256 GB⁩, Thinkpad T470p: ⁦512 GB⁩); Display Resolution (ThinkPad T470s: ⁦1920 x 1080⁩, Thinkpad T470p: ⁦2560 x 1440⁩).

ThinkPad T470s may suit users who need its differing values, while Thinkpad T470p benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.