Lenovo Thinkpad T430 Built Business Laptop Computer Review
Review Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Notebook
Gentle development. Instead of taking a radical change, Lenovo steps gently in advancing their established ThinkPad series. The quick Ivy Bridge processors should increase the performance and innovations, such as USB 3.0, should demonstrate their will to ameliorate. But how volition adherents of the ThinkPad react to the first integrated Chiclet keyboard?
If in that location is one notebook series, which can be described with the word 'timeless', it would be the ThinkPad series ofLenovo(formerly IBM). For 20 years these dinosaurs of reckoner history accept been known equally reliable business devices and their high quality/value, for many concern customers, often support a noble buy price.
Despite all the traditions the ThinkPads get frequent overhauls and upgrades. Subsequently we recently tested the models T530 and W530 we want to discuss the models of the T4xx serial from the 2012 generation, more precisely theThinkPad T430. This succeeds the T420 and volition exist equipped as well as the other models with the contempo Ivy Bridge generation of Intel.
Our examination device, which is the elevation model of the series with a price ofmost 1600 Euros(~$2093) (T430 N1XH2GE) , is run by the fastCore i7-3520M accompanied past four GB of RAM also as a 500 GB hard disk. Less expensive variants start at 1150 Euros/~$1504.The graphics will be handled by the professional personNVIDIA NVS 5400M. Moreover the client can be happy about integratedUMTS as well as an enormous94 Wh battery. Typical for ThinkPad, their 14-inch WXGA++ display is coated with an anti-reflection layer in favor of ergonomics.
The traditional competitors of the ThinkPad are the business organization notebooks from HP and Dell. The respective reviews of the new EliteBook 8470w and Latitude E6430 are all the same to come up, thus nosotros will compare it with their predecessors including the ThinkPad T420. Let's start the battle in adapt and tie!
Robust and reliable are the well-nigh of import backdrop of the ThinkPad. This has not been changed during the years therefore the design has a subordinate importance. The T430 and its sister models permit us slightly think of Mercedes' Thou-Class: edged and primeval, but somehow also timeless and indestructible. Thematte black upper surface; which is equanimous of carbon cobweb, fiberglass and reinforced plastics, separates itself considerably from the shiny consumer devices.
Neither the looks nor the dimensions (341 ten 232 x 29.nine mm/13.4 x nine.1 10 1.eighteen in.) nor the weight (two.33 kg/~five.1 pounds, bombardment included) have changed significantly compared to its predecessor. Even with the smaller 6-cell battery - our ix-cell battery sticks out nigh ii centimeters (0.78 in.) - the notebook is not very special.
Known from earlier reviews, the case presents itself asvery firm, but some details can exist improved further. Above the DVD drive or at the top of the keyboard the chassis tin can be bent under a stiff load without reaching a critical level. Also themachiningisnot perfected as can exist seen on various transitions of unlike materials. Nonetheless we clearly want to emphasize: These are just optical shortcomings, which arise due to very critical inspection and are besides partly present on the devices of the competitors.
Many customers value their ThinkPad for the excellentmetal hinges, which are also applied on the T430. These are one of the best on the marketplace: Very tight, only absolute precise and without whatsoever clearance they hold the display, even during strong vibrations. The chapeau itself could be a fiddling more resistant to warping. During transportation the knownClamshell design protects the display from dirt and amercement due to an overlapping display frame.
In full we rate the T430 as skilful as its predecessor. However, the business notebooks of HP and Dell from the terminal year did satisfy united states of america a scrap ameliorate in this regard so that Lenovo merely earns the statuary medal.
Expert things come to those who wait: The ThinkPad T430 will finally be equipped withUSB 3.0 ports. Lenovo fifty-fifty included ii of the new ports, which enable the connection of fast flash drives without any losses in speed - at to the lowest degree theoretically: Both ports are indented slightly into the instance which leads in many cases to alack of space. Our Corsair Flash Voyager collided with the chassis and therefore information technology had to be continued to one of the 2 USB 2.0 ports. 1 of these has thePowered USBfeature enabling the charging of USB devices while the notebook is off.
Direct side by side to the 2 USB 3.0 ports the display output of the ThinkPad tin exist found, aMini DisplayPort. The commercially liked HDMI output is non integrated and thus an analog VGA output is the only alternative for a connexion to an older monitor or LCD projector (autonomously from adapters). Another specialty is the scarcely usedExpressCard/34 slot which was also integrated into the predecessor.
The connectedness slots of the T430 have been modified a bit, but tin still be criticized. In improver to the badly indented USB 3.0 ports, the 4-in-ane card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC) is not placed optimally. It would take been better to place the display output also every bit the Kensington Lock side by side to the GBit-LAN on the backside and put frequently used connections near to the user.
Typical for the ThinkPad serial at that place is theconnection for the docking station, which can be found underneath. Amongst others Lenovo offers the 'ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3', which is bachelor for a price of almost 150 Euros (~$196) and is equipped with further connections (half dozen x USB three.0, DVI, a display port). Alternatively a unproblematic USB port expansion can be purchased from 3rd-party suppliers.
Communication
Talking near the support of wireless standards the T430 is outstanding. Information technology starts with the chosen WLAN adapter: Intel'southCentrino Advanced-N 6205 transmits with IEEE802.11a/b/thou/northward and connects to networks of 2.iv GHz broadband too as of 5 GHz broadband. Due to two antennas and Multistream technology (2x2) information technology is possible to attain gross data ratesup to 300 MBit/s while cheaper models often just reach half of information technology. Among many other features, referring to the respective product page of Intel, it supports for example the Wireless Display engineering science.
But that is not all: Bluetooth four.0 too every bit a fastWWAN module including GPS (Ericsson H5321gw) is integrated besides. Connected to a modern UMTS/HSPA++ mobile network the user can be pleased well-nigh download rates upward to 21 MBit/south (gross upload five.76 MBit/due south). Unfortunately LTE is non supported.
To participate in videoconferences Lenovo equipped the T430 with an integrated Hard disk drive webcam (720p). A small LED indicates its activation. Compared with many other notebooks this webcam delivers a good image quality with high sharpness and low noise. The array microphone on both sides of the webcam has a very good speech quality although the recordings are lacking a bit of fineness at the high frequency range.
Security
Thefingerprint scanner has been included on ThinkPad for years and is likewise integrated into the T430. For more versatile security functions the manufacturer included a so-calledTrusted Platform Module (TPM) co-ordinate to TCG specification 1.2.
Accessories
The supplementary equipment turns out to be thin: Besides some brochures cipher else is added. At least a driver DVD or a recovery DVD would have been desirable additions, which have to be created by the user himself in this case.
Adjacent to the pre-installed operating organization, Windows 7 64-scrap, are the necessary drivers too as extensive software packages. The most of import application of these is the so-called ThinkVantage Tool, which delivers a useful overview of many system properties. Among them; updating of drivers, modifying power options and managing scanned fingerprints.
Maintenance
Underneath the device themaintenance panelsecured with ii screws is accessible. Behind it the second and still empty retentiveness slot of the notebook, the WWAN module equipped slot too as the BIOS battery tin be establish. Furthermore the DVD drive can exist disassembled using a practical sliding mechanism to equip the UltraBay slot with other components.
In full general information technology is possible to disassemble the notebook further and almost whatsoever component can exist exchanged. Lenovo offers therefore a detailedHardware Maintenance Manual. Even so, caution must be taken: The user should have the necessary expertise and tools and exist aware of the possibility of losing the warranty. It is recommended to suggest the manufacturer directly in instance of bug.
Warranty
Concerning warranty the other manufacturers can take a leafage out of Lenovo'south book. At least German customers become a generousthree-year bring-in warranty, which can be upgraded to a 4 or v-year onsite service for an actress charge of 100 to 200 Euros (~$131 to $262) depending on the dealer.
Keyboard
A ThinkPad with aChiclet keyboard? 'Crime!' some would shout with the expectation that the T430 volition suffer a loss of quality with respect to its predecessors. Apropos looks and manufacturing these worries are unfounded: From now on the complete black plastic keys are disarming due to its excellent haptic and at that place is no indication of sponginess or other defects. All the letter keys are formed ergonomically and are slightly concave on the upper face to improve accuracy. In the dark the user volition capeesh the traditionalThinkLightadjacent to the webcam; alternatively a two-phase adaptablekeyboard backlight can be activated.
Concerning the layout Lenovo nonetheless has a mind of its own and swaps the Fn-key with the Ctrl-central. Fans of the ThinkPad might acquaint themselves to this departure, but new-comers volition notice a different alignment of some control keys (Impress, Del, Domicile, Terminate,...). In full general nosotros have the opinion that the new pattern is tidier and bundled better even though regular customers might need some familiarization. And how is the typing feeling? It feels perfect! Thepressure signal is firm and stiff and impresses with perfect precision, additionally the keys deliver a comfortable andgenerous stroke length. At loftier writing speeds the keyboard gives a wearisome and mechanical rattling which confirms the firm overall impression without getting too loud or intrusive.
Trackpoint and Touchpad
For some thetrackpointis a needless relict from quondam times, others however capeesh it as a reasonable alternative to the touchpad. It is certain that the small red point between the letters One thousand, H and B has its advantages by allowing the benefit of both avery fast and a very verbal mouse control. Two tranquillity clicking buttons below the space bar serve as mouse buttons while in betwixt the scroll office can exist found.
Under the designation 'UltraNav' Lenovo combines the trackpoint with an additional touchpad. It comes from Synaptics and seems to be fairly small with a size of7.5 x four.5 centimeters (2.95 x ane.77 in.). In return, the rough surface compensates for its size due to good sliding backdrop, high precision too as the support of variousmutlitouch gestures. It comes in handy that while using the trackpoint the touchpad deactivates automatically. Direct below the touchpad the manufacturer integrated a second pair of mouse buttons, which do non seem to accept such a premium quality.
Although the manufacturer integrated another display compared with the ThinkPad T420 (Lenovo LP140WD2-TLD2) it hasalmost the same cheap TN panel. Nighttime image sections take a lack of flotation depth due to a disappointingblack level value of i.47 cd/m² and that is the reason for a slightly improvedcontrast ratio of 178:1. Withal, the ThinkPad is not the only i: The direct competitors from HP and Dell have an equally bad display.
Even though notebooks such every bit the T430 are meant for business organization customers, information technology is not recommended for every working co-operative. Professional person photographers or designer should look for other models as is demonstrated by thestrongly express color spectrum. Neither the AdobeRGB nor the sRGB are completely covered for which a special WCG or a RGD LED backlight is necessary. Individual users however are unlikely be afflicted by this limitation especially because only a few notebooks fulfill these requirements.
248 cd/m² | 255 cd/yard² | 240 cd/m² | ||
259 cd/m² | 261 cd/chiliad² | 241 cd/m² | ||
251 cd/m² | 238 cd/m² | 228 cd/thou² | ||
Distribution of effulgence
Lenovo LP140WD2-TLD2
Gossen Mavo-Monitor
Maximum: 261 cd/yard² (Nits) Average: 246.8 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 87 %
Centre on Bombardment: 261 cd/grand²
Dissimilarity: 178:1 (Black: 1.47 cd/thou²)41.04% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
58.7% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
39.56% Display P3 (Argyll ii.two.0 3D)
The college brightness makes information technology possible to read the display outdoorseven better. Anyway, a matte surface is standard for Lenovo'southward professional models in such a way that annoying reflections are prevented. Solely in direct sunshine the display loses the boxing confronting its environment; but by turning the notebook away from the light source it is even possible to work outdoors during midsummer..
Another and very regularly mentioned disadvantage of TN panels is the stability of the viewing angle. The ThinkPad T430 shows the same problems as many other notebooks with inexpensive displays: Particularly a change in vertical angle leads to distorted colors and contrasts upwardly to a completely unrecognizable image content. The operational range in horizontal direction can be considered a little more than generous although it cannot compete with the IPS panel of the smaller ThinkPad X220.
Finally we investigated the signal quality of the analog VGA output. Apart from a slight flickering especially at high resolutions nothing else can be criticized, nevertheless the operator should preferably use a digital output when possible.
Potential buyers of the ThinkPad T430 tin can choose from 3 different processors of Intel'due south current Ivy Bridge models. While the cheaper variant is either the Core i5-3210M or the 3320M, our exam device is run by the current fastest dual-core CPU on the marketplace, theCadre i7-3520M. All the mentioned processors have aTDP of 35 Watts while the identically specified quad-core i7-3612QM is unfortunately non offered by Lenovo.
Fifty-fifty with just two cores theCore i7-3520M with a speed oftwo.9 GHz reveals a considerable performance buffer, which tin be increased up to three.6 GHz (2 Cores: 3.four GHz) thank you to Turbo Boost. The smaller Core i5 models besides as the 3520M support thehyperthreading applied science, enabling the parallel processing of 2 threads per core. As small-scale bounty for the considerable higher price the Core i7 scores with a bigger L3 cache (4 MB instead of 3 MB).
The video brandish is either handled by the integrated HD Graphics 4000 or theNVIDIA VS 5400M depending on the model. All the notebooks with defended NVIDIA GPU - same as the exam device - can access theOptimus technology for dynamical switching between both GPUs.
With only4 GB of RAM (ane ten 4 GB Micron DDR3-1600) the notebook is equipped with a moderate configuration for current proportions, peculiarly with regard to on-going depression memory prices. Besides the chosen500 GB HDD we would not consider to be generous, notwithstanding it should be sufficient for the majority of operators every bit well as the retentivity.
System Information Lenovo ThinkPad T430
Although - as we have mentioned - Intel'sCore i7-3520M is the fastest dual-core processor that ane tin buy, the improvement with respect to the predecessor models based on the Sandy Bridge compages seems relatively low. Compared with the ThinkPad T420 (Cadre i7-2620M) the advantage of the new model merely amounts to 12 percent. During the single thread test of theCinebench R10 the score increases from 5438 to6074 points and during multithreading from 11507 to12913 points (64-bit in both cases).
The deficit with respect to the quad-core model is all-encompassing: Even the smallest model, the Core i7-3612QM, is in the optimum instance lxx percent faster. However, it is comprehensible that Lenovo limits itself to the nominal weaker dual cores. On one side in that location are the adept parallelized 3D renders or video encoders, which tin exploit the additional functioning buffer of the other cores very wisely. On the other side even an economic quad-core might demand a higher power, although it is classified in the same TDP class (35 Watts) by Intel.
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit
6074 Points
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit
12913 Points
Cinebench R10 Shading 64Bit
6339 Points
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit
4807
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
10251
Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit
6377
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit
3.33 Points
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Unmarried 64Bit
i.43 Points
Cinebench R11.v OpenGL 64Bit
27.79 fps
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No SSD, no hd cache, just a classical hard disk drive - considering the purchase price this is kind of disappointing. Later on all we are dealing with theHitachi Travelstar Z7K500 (structure meridian 7 millimeters/0.28 inches) which is a very fast model with merely one platter, 32 MB cache and 7200 RPM.
This is reflected in the remarkabletransfer rate of almost 100 MB/s in the HDTune Benchmark, existence - aside from the SSD competitors - one of the best hard disks. The access time of 18.1 milliseconds is however a typical value for mechanical hard disks, which actually depends merely on the revolution speed. Even the cheapest SSD needs merely 0.1 milliseconds, especially assuasive the access of small files to be very fast. Those who like to purchase the ThinkPad T430 with an SSD (180GB) in Deutschland, have to accept on-board graphics and a Core i5-3210M.
Another possibility would be to configure the T430 with anmSATA SSD. This would take the spot of the UMTS modem, which cannot be additionally placed on another spot. Different shops offer models with a chapters of 40GB - 256GB of varying manufacturers. Therefore information technology is possible to execute an upgrade on your own. Even so, we did not test the mSATA slot together with an optional SSD.
Transfer Charge per unit Minimum: 37.6 MB/due south
Transfer Rate Maximum: 127.four MB/s
Transfer Rate Average: 99 MB/southward
Sequential Read: 114.3 MB/s
Sequential Write: 112.3 MB/s
4K QD32 Write: 0.734 MB/s
Without an SSD and with but a modest improvement of the processor functioning thesystem performance remains on the same level every bit its predecessor - by no ways poor. In the pop Benchmark Suites from Futuremark it reached a result of 8385 (PCMark Vantage) or 2430 points (PCMark 7), which are well-nigh identical with the 15-inch model ThinkPad T530.
During daily routine it might be difficult to find functioning differences compared with the T420. The buffer of the processor however, is suited for nearly every situation, although sometimes an SSD is preferred. The inevitable delay occurring when hard disks launch big programs would accept been reduced with an SSD.
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Graphics
Desktop operation for Windows Aero
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3D business and gaming graphics
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Master hard deejay
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5.ix
PCMark Vantage Issue | 8385 points | |
PCMark 7 Score | 2430 points | |
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With the so-calledNVIDIA NVS 5400M probably most users do not know what we are talking about. It is also known equally the GeForce GT 630M on the consumer market, although this has a slightly higher clocking speed and is not specially designated for professional person applications.
Both graphics cards are based on the40 nanometer chip GF108 or the newer 28 nanometer fleck GF117. In our case nosotros are probably dealing with the GF108 version, which is - aside from slightly higher power consumption - not dissimilar from the GF117 variant. The NVS 5400M has96 shader units (Fermi architecture), acore speed of 660 MHz (can be boosted upwards to 800 MHz) and a 128-bit retentiveness slot, which is equipped with a1 GB DDR3 VRAM (900 MHz) on the T430.
However, the NVS serial cannot be put on the same level every bit the expensive Quadro models, whose special drivers promise another operation increase in CAD software. That is also reflected in our benchmarks: The NVS 5400M is nip and constrict with the GT 630M duringSPECviewperf 11, without revealing an obvious winner. The NVS 4200M, installed in final year'southward T420/T420s, even so, does not stand a chance.
Lenovo ThinkPad T430 NVS 5400M, 3520M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630 | Lenovo ThinkPad T420s 4174-PEG NVS 4200M, 2640M, Intel SSD 320 Serial SSDSA2BW160G3L | Asus N76VM-V2G-T1078V GeForce GT 630M, 3610QM, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST1000LM024 | |
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SPECviewperf xi | -23% | 3% | |
1920x1080 Siemens NX | 2.32 | 2.06 -11% | 2.09 -10% |
1920x1080 Tcvis | 0.88 | 0.84 -5% | 0.88 0% |
1920x1080 SolidWorks | 7.86 | 5.09 -35% | seven.16 -9% |
1920x1080 Pro/ENGINEER | one.fifteen | ane.12 -3% | ane.14 -ane% |
1920x1080 Maya | vii.9 | 5.41 -32% | 10.82 37% |
1920x1080 Lightwave | 12.58 | 9.97 -21% | 15.38 22% |
1920x1080 Ensight | xi.31 | v.77 -49% | eleven.07 -2% |
1920x1080 Catia | 4.53 | 3.14 -31% | 3.97 -12% |
Likewise, similar performance is found during the classical 3D benchmarks of3D Mark 11. In the example of the 'Performance Preset' out test device scores1263 points, which is on the same level as notebooks equipped with the GT-630M. As well as its GeForce counterpart, the NVS 5400M tin only compete with the lower mid-class graphics cards of the electric current standards.
3DMark 03 Standard | 22733 points | |
3DMark 05 Standard | 18021 points | |
3DMark 06 Standard Score | 9170 points | |
3DMark Vantage P Outcome | 5205 points | |
3DMark eleven Operation | 1263 points | |
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In order to rate theNVS 5400M even better nosotros want to take a look at its gaming performance, although this might not exist the main field of awarding of a ThinkPad.
The high native display resolution of 1600x900 pixels asks besides much of the notebook'southward operation buffer during the majority of recentgames. Titles such as Clay Showdown , Anno 2070 orDeus EX: Homo Revolution tin be played with 1366x768 pixels and medium settings fluently. However, playing games such as Alan Wake , Battlefield iii also equally Risen 2, which demand higher graphical performance, is only possible with even lower settings. In full general the NVS 5400M, just as much as the comparable faster GeForce GT 630M, tin can be used to play every modernistic game smoothly. Those expecting the best visual appearance, should look out for at least a GeForce GT 650M or faster - for these users the T430 is definitely not recommended.
Arrangement Dissonance
As with the predecessor the cooling fan runs the whole time, producing however, a quiet32.2 dB(A) duringidle state. To a higher place all the volume level is absolutely constant and does not increase during browsing, video playback or modest multitasking. Only during accessing the hard disk is an audible noise nowadays, which volition particularly annoy sensitive operators.
Also during ahigher load the ThinkPad presents itself in the all-time low-cal. It is non as quiet as the T420 with35.6 dB(A) during 3DMark 06, however this notebook did it without a defended graphic card. For the 2011 competitors Dell Breadth E6420 and HP EliteBook 8460p we measure considerably college racket levels, which were non even reached by the T430 during the stress test. In the idle state the fan reduces its revolutions within a few seconds.
Noise Level
Idle | 32.ii / 32.ii / 32.two dB(A) | |
HDD | 33.6 dB(A) | |
DVD | 35.6 / dB(A) | |
Load | 35.6 / 38.2 dB(A) | |
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The depression system racket is achieved with a very conservative cooling system, which leads to expectedly high temperatures. At first glance the user does non detect anything duringidle fourth dimension: Despite the high temperatures of the summertime the casing keeps very cool with an average temperature of31 degree Celsius, which allows use on the lap.
This changes drastically when nosotros demand full performance. On many spots on the upper side as well as underneath the temperature rises above 50 degrees Celsius, even the average temperature of42 to 46 degrees Celsius is very high. The left side of the palm residue is the most critical spot since its temperature becomes so loftier that it limits the usage of the whole notebook. Nevertheless, these temperatures occur during the application of the intensive performance criterion programs Prime95 and FurMark.
Internally the processor and the graphics carte estrus upward every bit well. TheCore i7-3520M settled at a value of100 degrees Celsius after 1 60 minutes during the stress test, just kept a clocking speed of 3.ane - three.two GHz. For theNVS 5400M we measured a slightly lower temperature of92 degree Celsius, nevertheless it wasthrottled to 500 MHz periodically. Also here we would say this does not occur in practice.
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Maximum: 50.2 °C = 122 F Average: 41.6 °C = 107 F |
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Maximum: 55.1 °C = 131 F Average: 45.7 °C = 114 F |
Power Supply (max.) 61.8 °C = 143 F | Room Temperature 24.iv °C = 76 F | Voltcraft IR-360
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Maximum: 34.5 °C = 94 F Boilerplate: 31.i °C = 88 F |
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Maximum: 33.viii °C = 93 F Boilerplate: 30.6 °C = 87 F |
Power Supply (max.) 39.3 °C = 103 F | Room Temperature 23.9 °C = 75 F | Voltcraft IR-360
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 41.6 °C / 107 F, compared to the boilerplate of 29.4 °C / 85 F for the devices in the class Function.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 50.2 °C / 122 F, compared to the average of 34 °C / 93 F, ranging from 21.2 to 62.5 °C for the course Part.
(-) The bottom heats upwardly to a maximum of 55.one °C / 131 F, compared to the average of 36.6 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 31.1 °C / 88 F, compared to the device average of 29.four °C / 85 F.
(-) The palmrests and touchpad can get very hot to the affect with a maximum of 43.vii °C / 110.7 F.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of like devices was 27.8 °C / 82 F (-15.9 °C / -28.vii F).
As usual the speakers of a business notebook are more an extra characteristic, since their practical usage is intended for playback of speech and system sounds. For this purpose thespeakers of the T430 are sufficient simply not across.Almost no bass is present and the maximum sound level is low, merely the mid and high range frequencies are well-counterbalanced. Altogether it is recommended to connect external speakers or headphones since a proficient quality jack output is present. Alternatively it is possible to connect modern receivers with the apply of the DisplayPort (using a HDMI adapter).
Power Consumption
An additional GPU was 1 of the chief causes for a high consumption during theidle country in the by. Cheers to NVIDIA's Optimus technology this GPU should not accept a negative effect on the power consumption. However, dispite the power saving features, the T430 surprises the states with high power consumption betwixt10.two and 17.6 Watts - about four to 5 Watts more compared to the preceding model.
When fully utilized the ThinkPad does not behave differently. During3DMark 06 the notebook consumes72.iii Watts while during our stress test the value increases to 84 Watts. For a 14-inch notebook with a dual-core processor and a mediocre GPU these values are too high. Nosotros could not identify the cause for this directly, but it confirms our assumption that the equipped NVS 5400M is based on the quondam 40 nanometer chip GF108. Lenovo seems to be enlightened of this fact and provided therefore a dedicatedxc Watt Ac adapter. Even so, we could discover, that the T430 used free energy from the bombardment during full utilization.
Our test device has a9-cell battery with an enormous94 Wh while other models of this series should manage with a 6-cell battery with 57 Wh. In addition Lenovo offers abattery-slice with some other 94 Wh which was non included in our test bundle.
Due to the high power consumption the ThinkPad gives abroad a part of its potential. However, it reaches a very skilful runtime. In the case of theBattery Eater Reader's test (ability saving profile, minimum effulgence, the wireless modules and NVIDIA GPU off) the T430 has a battery runtime of about 10 hours.
Imitating a realistic scenario, with the brandish effulgence set to well-nigh 150 cd/g², activatedWLAN modules and spider web browsing including video playback, the runtime still reached6 hours and 29 minutes. Surprisingly the bigger T530 with identical configuration has a considerably longer runtime in our review.
Those working with the notebook during traveling and demanding full ability will be satisfied: Neither the processor nor the GPU are throttled when powered by the battery. However, a power socket should be close-by since in the case of 3D applications such every bit theBattery Eater Classic test (maximum power, maximum effulgence, wireless modules and NVIDIA GPU activated) the battery runtime reaches barely more than2 hours. To accuse the battery some patience is needed considering it needs more than than 3 hours to restore 95 percentage of the capacity.
Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min effulgence) | 9h 44min | |
WiFi Surfing | 6h 29min | |
DVD | 4h 45min | |
Load (maximum brightness) | 2h 04min |
We did non expect theLenovo ThinkPad T430 to be surprisingly different before the review. The Lenovo ThinkPad serial has a lot of regular customers and these want to exist maintained by the manufacturer. Yet Lenovo was successful in improving the predecessor T420 gently without losing its established qualities.
It starts with the classical instance of the series. It does non earn a prize for its beauty or best manufacturing quality compared to current standards, just with asolid and well-engineered compages information technology has some advantages compared with its competitors with their noble aluminum chassis. Finally the ThinkPad is equipped withUSB three.0 although Lenovo should reconsider its positioning.
Once in action theexcellent input devices impressed us though nosotros had been skeptical concerning the Chiclet keyboard. In add-on the important details such every bit integrated UMTS and different security features are worth business client'southward while - even if they are known from the predecessor. In regard to functioning the T430 is not a big improvement, nonetheless nosotros were surprised at theloftier ability consumption. This led to a disappointing battery runtime despite the enormous capacity - admittedly at a very high level. The temperatures turned out to be very high, because the cooling system is rather optimized with respect to system noise.
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Specifications
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA NVS 5400M - 1024 MB, Core: 800 MHz, Memory: 900 MHz, DDR3-VRAM, ForceWare 295.eighty, Optimus
Memory
4096 MB
, 1x 4096 MByte Micron DDR3-1600 CL11, 2 Slots
Display
xiv.00 inch sixteen:9, 1600 x 900 pixel, Lenovo LP140WD2-TLD2, LED-TN-Panel, sleeky: no
Mainboard
Intel QM77 (Panther Point)
Soundcard
Intel Panther Bespeak PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 Express Carte 34mm, 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / iii.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, one Kensington Lock, ane Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: Headset-Anschluss (3,5 Millimeter Klinke), Card Reader: 4-in-1 card reader(SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC), one Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connectedness (x/100/1000/2500/5000MBit/due south), Intel Centrino Advanced-Northward 6205 (a/b/g/north = Wi-Fi 4), Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0, H5321 gw Mobile Broadband
Optical drive
Optiarc DVD RW Advertizement-7740H
Size
meridian ten width ten depth (in mm): 29.nine ten 341 x 232 ( = 1.18 ten xiii.43 x nine.13 in)
Battery
94 Wh Lithium-Ion, ix cell, overlapping
Operating Organization
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Scrap
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: aye, Cursory didactics, ThinkVantage Tools, Adobe Reader X, Corel WinDVD, 36 Months Warranty
Weight
two.33 kg ( = 82.xix oz / five.xiv pounds), Power Supply: 300 g ( = 10.58 oz / 0.66 pounds)
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Pros | |
+ | Solid casing |
+ | Fantabulous input devices |
+ | USB 3.0 and docking port |
+ | Good application functioning |
+ | Low system dissonance |
+ | Integrated UMTS |
+ | Enormous bombardment |
+ | iii year warranty |
Cons | |
- | Bad display contrast and poor angle of view |
- | Loftier ability consumption |
- | High temperature evolution |
- | HDMI only via an adapter |
What we liked
At first we were scared well-nigh the Chiclet keyboard, notwithstanding, information technology impressed u.s. with its perfect quality and the excellent type feeling. In total the input devices are the best components of the ThinkPad.
What we missed
Information technology were not many and by and large small defects we found during the review of the T430. We would like to run into the next ThinkPad with a qualitatively higher display to improve the disappointing dissimilarity as well as the limited angle of view.
What surprised u.s.a.
It is astonishing how piffling the visual appearance of the ThinkPad has changed during the last years. We are excited if a successor will still have the aforementioned advent in 5 or 10 years.
The competition
The biggest competitors of the T430 will exist HP's EliteBook 8460p/8470w and Dell'due south Latitude E6420/E6430. Other alternatives are the Lenovo'due south 15-inch version ThinkPad T530 or the smaller Sony Vaio S-Series.
Lenovo ThinkPad T430 - 2012-07-26 07/26/2012 v3(old)
Till Schönborn
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Till Schönborn, 2012-09-22 (Update: 2019-04-30)
Source: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Lenovo-ThinkPad-T430-Notebook.81802.0.html
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