Product Comparison: Lenovo Thinkpad X201 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X220


General Specifications
Brand
Lenovo
Lenovo
Model
Thinkpad X201
ThinkPad X220
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Smaller footprints and epic battery life make X Series the business traveler’s trusted companion. Their craftsmanship, versatility, and robust security features ensure they're every professional's preference.
If you need speed and mobility, the ThinkPad X220 is a great choice. Its slim body houses a powerful second-generation Intel Core processor. At the same time, it is 2 mm thinner than previous models. Get the most out of demanding graphics applications with Intel HD Graphics.
Key Specs
Screen Size
12.1 in.
12.5 in.
Operating System
Windows 7 Pro
Windows 7 Pro
Processor Speed
2.53 GHz
2.5 GHz
System Memory (RAM)
4 GB
4 GB
Storage Capacity
320 GB
320 GB
Battery Life
4 hours
15 hours
Size & Weight
Height
1.54 in.
1.36 in.
Width
11.61 in.
12 in.
Depth
9.25 in.
8.13 in.
Weight
3.73 lbs.
2.87 lbs.
Processor
Processor Model
Intel Core i5-540M
Intel Core i5-2520M
Number of Cores
2
2
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000
What customers say about "Processor"
Lenovo Thinkpad X201 12.1" Laptop
  • Top Machine. Like it. Good processor.
  • I am a Datacentre Engineer. A very nice laptop. Great processor.
  • Fast processor. Good laptop for work.
  • Solid build quality and a comfortable keyboard are expected of a ThinkPad. Fast processor of this.
  • Very sturdy and durable design, great laptop with nice processor.
Lenovo ThinkPad X220 12.5" Laptop
  • The speed of processor is perfect for all the uses I need.
  • This is a superb piece of kit. Processor is fast.
  • Great laptop for excellent price. I like speed of processor.
  • Good computer, the CPU and HDD make for amazingly fast processing and boot times.
  • The i5-2520M processor is very powerful. It runs all my software fine, even on its lowest power setting.
Memory
Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3-SDRAM
DDR3-SDRAM
Type of Storage
HDD
HDD
Card Reader
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Memory"
Lenovo Thinkpad X201 12.1" Laptop
  • Strong performance. Good memory. I like this.
  • I will recommend this laptop to you if you are looking for a powerful business notebook in a compact chassis. A lots of memory.
  • Lenovo thinkpad x201 is great laptop. Good memory.
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X201 is very popular in the market. Great memory HDD drive.
  • Memory is good, great size, HDD drive. I like it.
Lenovo ThinkPad X220 12.5" Laptop
  • The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 is a perfect little laptop for a range of different tasks. Great type of memory.
  • Its performance is quick and sharp, no waiting around for years for something to load.
  • Laptop is like new, inside and out, and loaded with Lenovo and Win 7 Pro goodies. Very fast, reliable.
  • 4 gigs of RAM is good. Great capacity of HDD drive.
  • Lightweight, small, and fast. This is just about the perfect laptop for school.
Features
Display Type
LCD
HD LED
Screen Resolution
1280 x 800
1366 x 768
Discrete Graphics
No
No
Extras
HD webcam, HD Screen, Built to go on and on, Beauty beyond skin-deep
HDA, Fingerprint reader, Trusted Platform Module
What customers say about "Features"
Lenovo Thinkpad X201 12.1" Laptop
  • Excellent multitouch display. Good feature.
  • Good battery life, quality construction, good features.
  • Lenovo business ultraportable continues its dominance with long battery life and excellent performance in a small. Great features!
  • A half-day of battery life. Good features.
  • Has a lots of features. I like this laptop.
Lenovo ThinkPad X220 12.5" Laptop
  • This is a nice little laptop. Compact and has roughly the same power as my Macbook Pro.
  • This is a great product that has lasted me a long time, works perfectly and is compact.
  • The keyboard is wonderful, never mind all those smart, sleek keyboards, this one is actually built for typists.
  • It's tough and robust, ideal for the traveller.
  • Nice feel to the keyboard and trackpad.
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Network
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n, Ethernet
Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Ethernet
Number of USB Ports
3
3
USB Type C
No
No
Other Ports
VGA, Headphone/Microphone 3.5mm jack
VGA, DisplayPort, Headphone/Microphone 3.5mm jack, ExpressCard
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Lenovo Thinkpad X201 12.1" Laptop
  • Lightweight, sharp, colorful screen. Good connect.
  • Has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile broadband wireless capability.
  • Sturdy construction. Good connectivity. Great laptop.
  • Long battery life, good speakers, easy and great conectivity.
  • No optical drive or HDMI-out. Bad for me.
Lenovo ThinkPad X220 12.5" Laptop
  • Easy connect to my WiFi. The speaker works very well.
  • Installed easily, connected to my wifi.
  • Connectivity is good and it's impressively light, slim and easy to transport.
  • Connectivity to the internet is fine and every function has worked well.
  • Connection speed is so quick. And it has good USB ports.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
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Manufacturer
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