ThinkPad E series explained

ThinkPad E series
Developer:Lenovo (2010–present)
Type:Low-cost business Laptop,
Subnotebook (Edge 11, E1##)
Releasedate:April 2010
Predecessor:Thinkpad SL series
ThinkPad R series
Aka:ThinkPad Edge

The ThinkPad E Series (formerly ThinkPad Edge) is a notebook computer series introduced in 2010 by Lenovo. It is marketed to small and medium-sized businesses.

Launch and reviews

The Edge series of ThinkPad computers was introduced at the 2010 International CES in Las Vegas and became available for sale in April of the same year.[1] [2]

For the ThinkPad Edge 13, a review on the Engadget web site said that even though, "it may not carry the premium features of [Lenovo Thinkpad] X301..., but for a budget ultraportable... [there is] little to complain about."[3] Engadget also tested the battery life of the Edge 13 and discovered that "Lenovo's battery life prediction of seven hours is pretty on the mark." The Edge 13's battery lasted 5 hours and 12 minutes.[3]

Laptop Magazine reviewed the ThinkPad Edge 14 and found it was "the most compelling 14-inch small business notebook on the market today."[4]

NotebookReview reviewed the ThinkPad Edge 15 and said that its "build quality seems to be a step down from the 13 and 14 inch."[5] The website also mentioned that the Edge series in general "feels under built...[and] the Edge 15 fares much worse".[5]

Reviews of the E220s and E420s were more positive, citing better build quality than other models in the Edge line.[6]

Features

The ThinkPad Edge series uses processors from both AMD and Intel.[7] AMD processors offered include the Athlon II dual-core, the Turion II Dual-core, Phenom II Triple-core and Ryzen 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Generation mobile Accelerated Processing Units (APUs). Intel processors used include the Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7.

Voice Over IP (VoIP) features including high resolution cameras and an HD LED screen are also included. All four models offer a glossy LED back-lit 16:9 display capable of playing 720p video.[8] However the Edge 11 and 13 does not include an optical drive. The laptops came in three colors: Midnight Black (Smooth), Midnight Black (Gloss), and Heatwave Red (Gloss).[8]

Design

Lenovo designed the laptops to "reflect a new progressive and strikingly clean appearance while retaining ThinkPad durability and reliability". For example, along with the new Island-style keyboard, the Edge series had some keyboard design changes: uniform black keys and the removal of the embedded number pad. The Function keys were re-designed so users could use one finger to access functions such as multimedia keys. Some keys which were rarely used like SysRq were removed.

Models

ThinkPad Edge/E series (2010-2023)ThinkPad S series (2012-2014)ThinkPad R series (China exclusive, 2018-present?)
ScreenTypeEdge 1*
(2010)
E*2*
(2011)
E*3*
S*3*
(2012)
E*4*
S*4*
(2013)
E*5*
(2014)
E*6*
(2015)
E*7*
(2016)
R*8*
E*8*
(2017)
R*8*
E*9*
(2018)
201920202021202220232024
Intel AMD Intel AMD Intel AMD Intel Intel AMD Intel AMD Intel AMDIntelAMD
11.6"SubnotebookEdge 11E120E125E130E135replaced by 11e
12.5"SlimE220s
ConvertibleS230u (Twist)replaced by Yoga 240
13.3"MainstreamEdge 13E320E325E330E335replaced by 13
14"Edge 14E420E425E430E431E435E440E445E450E460E465E470E475E480E485E490E495E14Gen1E14Gen2E14Gen3E14Gen4E14Gen5E14Gen6
E420sS430S431S440R480R490R14Gen1R14Gen2
15.6"Edge 15E520E525E530E531E535E540E545E550E560E565E570E575E580E585E590E595E15Gen1E15Gen2E15Gen3E15Gen4replacedby E16
S530S531S540R580R590R15Gen1R15Gen2
16"E16Gen1E16Gen2

Gen 1 (2010)

Edge 11

The ThinkPad Edge 11 laptop was not released in the United States, with the X100e serving as an 11.6-inch laptop solution in the US. The laptop was 1.1 inches thick and weighed 3.3 lbs. Like other laptops in the series, the Edge 11 was made available in glossy black, matte black and glossy red. Despite the low starting price, the Edge 11 laptop included some of the traditional ThinkPad durability features, including solid metal hinges. The battery life was better than both the IdeaPad U160 and the ThinkPad X100e laptops.[9]

Edge 11 (DER Special Edition). A special edition laptop was provided for Australian Year 9 students as part of the Digital Education Revolution (DER) program in 2011.[10]

Edge 11 specifications:DER Special Edition specifications:

Intel Core i3-380UM or AMD Athlon Neo X2

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

  • Display: 11.6" Glossy (1366×768) TN
  • Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225
  • Color: Midnight Black (Glossy, Matte), Heatwave Red (Glossy)
  • RAM

up to 4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz

  • Storage: 320 GB 5,400 rpm SATA HDD
  • Networking: 10/100/1000 Ethernet; Integrated Wireless 802.11abgn
  • Battery: 6- or 9-Cell Li-On (swappable)

Intel Celeron U3400

Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise

  • Display: 11.6" Glossy (1366×768) TN
  • Intel HM55 Chipset 500 MHz Graphics
  • Color: Midnight Black (Glossy, Matte), Rainforest Green (Glossy)
  • RAM

2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz

  • Storage: 160 GB 5,400 rpm SATA HDD
  • Networking: 10/100/1000 Ethernet; Broadcom 2x2 802.11abgn Wireless; BT 3.0
  • Battery: 6- or 9-Cell Li-Ion (swappable)

Edge 13

The ThinkPad Edge 13 laptop was released on January 5, 2010.[11] It was 1.2 inches thick, weighed 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg), and fit into a backpack.[12] The Edge 13 laptop was capable of handling Windows 7 Pro with ease, with multiple applications like Firefox, Microsoft Word 2007, GIMP, TweetDeck, and iTunes at the same time.[13] It did not feature Intel’s Arrandale platform on release, and was launched with an prior generation CULV processor.[14] The lack of processing speed, however, was compensated by a gain in battery life. The laptop delivered 6 hours and 58 minutes of battery life in MobileMark 2007 tests.[15]

Specifications:

Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 or Core i3-380UM or AMD Athlon Neo X2 L325

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

up to 8 GB DDR3 (1066 MHz)

Edge 14 and 15

The ThinkPad Edge 14 and 15 laptops were both launched on March 22, 2010.[16] A web review noted build quality above average, yet not the same as professional grade ThinkPad laptops. One difference was smaller screen hinges which were plastic-faced instead of metal.[17] While the Edge 14 laptop did not have a roll cage, it was still durable, with no flex on the palm rest, keyboard and touchpad.[18]

The Edge 15 laptop was noted for having the same features as the smaller laptops in the series, with lower build quality.[19] The right side of the palm rest displayed flex under moderate pressure. The keyboard tray also displayed slight inward flexing at the optical drive area.[19] Some positive features included a keyboard that was noted as being very easy to type on.[20] The touchpad was also noticeably easy to use, with fast response time, no discernible lag, even without adjustments.[21] But also at the Lenovo support forum, lots of keyboard failures were reported. The price was viewed favorably, with user experience and feature set receiving praise.[22]

Specifications:[8]

Intel Core i5-560M; i5-460M; i3-390M; Mobile Intel 5 Series Dicrete GFX Chipset

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, or Professional (64-bit)

up to 8 GB DDR3 1066 MHz

Model Release (EU) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
11.6"
Edge 11 (Intel)2010IntelHM558 GB DDR3 — 1333 MHz
Intel HD GraphicsGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card

Edge 11 (AMD)20108 GB DDR3 — 1066 MHz
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225
13.3"
Edge 13 (Intel)2010IntelGM45 orHM558 GB DDR3 — 1066 or 1333 MHz
Intel GMA 4500MHDGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card

Edge 13 (AMD)2010AMDM780G 8 GB DDR2 — 667 MHz
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200
14"
Edge 14 (Intel)2010Intel Pentium or 1st Gen Core i3 or i5IntelHM558 GB DDR3 — 1066 MHz
Intel HD GraphicsGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card

Edge 14 (AMD)2010AMD Athlon II or Turion IIAMD RS880M8 GB DDR3 — 1066 MHz
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250
15.6"
Edge 15 (Intel)2010Intel Pentium or 1st Gen Core i3 or i5IntelHM558 GB DDR3 — 1066 MHz
Intel HD GraphicsGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card

Edge 15 (AMD)2010AMD Athlon II or Turion IIAMD RS880M8 GB DDR3 — 1066 MHz
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250

Gen 2 (2011)

Edge E220s, E320, E325, E420, E420s

The ThinkPad Edge E220s and E420s were released in Spring 2011, as an updated, "more premium" line of the ThinkPad Edge.[23] These newer series are significantly thinner, and include more of the traditional ThinkPad line of features such as the integrated 720p web-cam. Also notable is the return to use of metallic hinges versus the less durable plastic seen on earlier Edge models. Both the E220s and E420s can be configured with up to an Intel Core i7 processor, which offers a higher level of performance than other notebooks of this size category. The surfaces have been accented with a chrome finish around the exterior, and the addition of the "infinity glass" screen, which features edge-to-edge glass paneling on the display. Many design aspects of the E220s line have been seen in the recently unveiled ThinkPad X1, including the keyboard and touchpad design.

Edge E520, E525

The ThinkPad Edge E520 was launched at the same time as the E420. It is the first 15.6" ThinkPad to feature a numeric keypad.

ModelDimensions (mm)Weight (min) CPUChipsetMemory (max) GraphicsStorageNetworkingDisplayBatteryOther
11.6"
E120 IntelHM65Intel HD Graphics 3000Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card

E125AMD Radeon HD 6250Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
12.5"
E220s [24] 377.4 × 252.3 × 24.5–25.9mm
(14.9 × 9.9 × 0.96–1.02 inches)
IntelHM658 GB DDR3 — 1333 MHz
Intel HD 3000Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card

13.3"
E320[25] 2nd Gen Intel CoreIntelHM65Intel HD 3000
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
BT 3.0 Module
E325[26] AMD E-350 or E-450AMDA50MFCHAMD Radeon HD 6310M or 6320M
14"
E420[27] 2nd Gen Intel CoreIntelHM65Intel HD 3000Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card

E420s[28] 13.74 x 9.29 x 0.91 Inches
349 x 236 x 23.1 mm
2nd Gen Intel Core
i3-2310M(2C4T 2.1 GHz)
i3-2330M(2C4T 2.2 GHz)
i5-2410M (2C4T 2.3 GHz/2.9 GHz Turbo)
i5-2430M (2C4T 2.4 GHz/3.0 GHz Turbo)
i5-2450M (2C4T 2.5 GHz/3.1 GHz Turbo)
IntelHM65Intel HD 3000
E425[29] AMD E2 or A4AMDA60MFCHAMD Radeon HD Graphics
+ AMD Radeon HD 6470M 1 GB
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
15.6"
E520[30] 2nd Gen Intel CoreIntelHM65Intel HD 3000Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card

Numerickeypad
E525[31] AMD E2, A4, A6, or A8AMDA60MFCHAMD Radeon HD GraphicsNumerickeypad

Gen 3 (2012)

Edge 13" (E330, E335)

Edge E330 is the 13 inch version of the third generations of the ThinkPad Edge series. It's available with the 2nd gen and the 3rd gen Intel processors ranging from Celeron, Pentium, and the Core i-series (i3, i5, and i7). It uses Intel HD Graphics as the video accelerator. A higher-end NVIDIA GeForce 610M option was available in the different but similar model, the L330. The ThinkPad Edge E335 is the AMD version of the E330 and it uses AMD APUs and uses Radeon HD Graphics. They also features a pair of 2 watts speaker system with Dolby® Advanced Audio v2 sound technology.

Edge 14" (E430, E430c, E431, E435)

The E430 is powered by second and third generation Intel Core processors with Intel HD Graphics or Nvidia Graphics. Battery life is increased with Nvidia's Optimus power management technology. Dedicated keys for controlling audio and video functions, Dolby Advanced Audio rated speakers, and an optional 720p camera were added to improve the experience for users of VOIP. The E430 makes use of USB 3.0 to improve data transfer speeds.[32]

Edge 15" (E530, E531, E535)

ModelDimensions (mm)Weight (min) CPUChipsetMemory (max) GraphicsStorageNetworkingDisplayBatteryOther
11.6"
E130 IntelHM77Intel HD Graphics, HD Graphics 3000, or HD Graphics 4000Gigabit Ethernett
Wi-Fi + BT Half Mini PCIe Card
E135AMDA68MFCHAMD Radeon HD 6310 or 7340Gigabit Ethernett
Wi-Fi + BT Half Mini PCIe Card
13.3"
E330 IntelHM77Intel HD Graphics or Intel HD Graphics 3000 in processorGigabit ethernet, Realtek RTL8111F
Wi-Fi + BT Half Mini PCIe Card
E335AMDA68MFCHAMD Radeon HD 7340GGigabit Ethernett
Wi-Fi + BT Half Mini PCIe Card
14"
E430 [33] 13.36 x 9.21 x 1.12 inches
339.4 x 234 x 28.5 mm
2nd Gen Intel Core
i3-2328M (2C4T 2.2 GHz)
i3-2348M (2C4T 2.3 GHz)
i3-2350M (2C4T 2.3 GHz)
i3-2450M (2C4T 2.5 GHz/3.1 GHz Turbo)
3rd Gen Intel Core
i3-3120M (2C4T 2.5 GHz)
i3-3130M (2C4T 2.6 GHz)
i5-3210M (2C4T 2.5 GHz/3.1 GHz Turbo)
i5-3230M (2C4T 2.6 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
i7-3612QM (4C8T 2.1 GHz/3.1 GHz Turbo)
i7-3632QM (4C8T 2.2 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
IntelHM77Intel HD 3000 (2nd Gen Core)
Intel HD 4000 (3rd Gen Core)
Gigabit Ethernett
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
E430c [34] 13.36 x 9.21 x 1.12 inches
339.4 x 234 x 28.5mm
2nd Gen Intel Core i3
i3-2328M (2C4T 2.2 GHz)
i3-2348M (2C4T 2.3 GHz)
Intel HD 3000
E431[35] 13.54 x 9.41 x 1.17 inches
344 x 239 x 29.7 mm
2nd Gen Intel Core
i3-2348M (2C4T 2.3 GHz)3rd Gen Intel Core
i3-3110M (2C4T 2.4 GHz)
i3-3120M (2C4T 2.5 GHz)
i3-3130M (2C4T 2.6 GHz)
i5-3230M (2C4T 2.5 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
i5-3320M (2C4T 2.6 GHz/3.3 GHz Turbo)
i7-3632QM (4C8T 2.2 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
Intel HD 3000 (2nd Gen Core)
Intel HD 4000 (3rd Gen Core)
Gigabit Ethernett
Wi-Fi + BT Half Mini PCIe Card
E435 13.36 x 9.21 x 1.12 inches
339.4 x 234 x 28.5 mm
AMD 2nd Gen Mobile APUs
AMD A4-4300M (2C/2T 2.5 GHz/3.0 GHz Turbo)
AMD A6-4400M (2C/2T 2.7 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
AMD A8-4500M (4C/4T 1.9 GHz/2.8 GHz Turbo)
AMD A10-4600M (4C/4T 2.3 GHz/2.8 GHz Turbo)
AMDA70MFCHAMD Radeon HD Graphics
Gigabit Ethernett
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
15.6"
E530 [36] 14.84 x 9.65 x 1.16 inches
377 x 245 x 29.5 mm
Intel Sandy Bridge Pentium
B960 (2C2T 2.2 GHz)
B970 (2C2T 2.3 GHz)
B980 (2C2T 2.4 GHz)

2nd Gen Intel Core
i3-2328M (2C4T 2.2 GHz)
i3-2348M (2C4T 2.3 GHz)
i3-2350M (2C4T 2.3 GHz)
i3-2450M (2C4T 2.5 GHz/3.1 GHz Turbo)

3rd Gen Intel Core
i3-3110M (2C4T 2.4 GHz)
i3-3120M (2C4T 2.5 GHz)
i3-3130M (2C4T 2.6 GHz)
i5-3210M (2C4T 2.5 GHz/3.1 GHz Turbo)
i5-3230M (2C4T 2.6 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
i7-3612QM (4C8T 2.1 GHz/3.1 GHz Turbo)
i7-3632QM (4C8T 2.2 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
IntelHM77Intel HD (Pentium)
Intel HD 3000 (2nd Gen Core)
Intel HD 4000 (3rd Gen Core)
Gigabit Ethernett
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
Numerickeypad
E530c [37] 14.84 x 9.65 x 1.16 inches
377 x 245 x 29.5 mm
Intel Celeron, Sandy Bridge Pentium, 2nd Gen Intel Core, or 3rd Gen Intel CoreIntel HD (Celeron, Pentium)
Intel HD 3000 (2nd Gen Core)
Intel HD 4000 (3rd Gen Core)
Gigabit Ethernett
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
E531 [38] 14.84 x 9.84 x 1.05 inches
377 x 250 x 26.6 mm
Ivy Bridge Pentium
Pentium 2030M (2C2T 2.5 GHz)
2nd Gen Intel Core
i3-2348M (2C4T 2.3 GHz)

3rd Gen Intel Core
i3-3110M (2C4T 2.4 GHz)
i3-3120M (2C4T 2.5 GHz)
i3-3130M (2C4T 2.6 GHz)
i5-3230M (2C4T 2.5 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
i5-3320M (2C4T 2.6 GHz/3.3 GHz Turbo)
i7-3632QM (4C8T 2.2 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
Intel HD (Pentium)
Intel HD 3000 (2nd Gen Core)
Intel HD 4000 (3rd Gen Core)
Gigabit Ethernett
Wi-Fi + BT Half Mini PCIe Card
E535 [39] 14.84 x 9.65 x 1.16 inches
377 x 245 x 29.5 mm
AMD 2nd Gen Mobile APUs
AMD A4-4300M (2C/2T 2.5 GHz/3.0 GHz Turbo)
AMD A6-4400M (2C/2T 2.7 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
AMD A8-4500M (4C/4T 1.9 GHz/2.8 GHz Turbo)
AMD A10-4600M (4C/4T 2.3 GHz/2.8 GHz Turbo)
AMDA70MFCHAMD Radeon HD Graphics
Gigabit Ethernett
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card

Gen 4 (2013)

Like the parallel T-series models (T440/T540), Gen4 E-series do not have a touchpad\trackpoint physical buttons.

Edge 14" (E440)

The ThinkPad Edge E440 was released in 2013, as an update to the ThinkPad Edge E430. The new E440 includes new Intel 4th Gen Haswell Processors and 1920x1080 FHD Screen options.

Edge 15" (E540, E545)

The ThinkPad Edge E540 was released in 2013, as an update to the ThinkPad Edge E530. The new E540 includes new Intel 4th Gen Core (Haswell-MB) processors, 1920x1080 FHD Screen options, and Nvidia Graphics

The ThinkPad Edge E545 was released in 2013, as an update to the ThinkPad Edge E535. The new E545 includes new AMD Richland Series APUs and AMD Graphics

ModelDimensions (mm)Weight (min) CPUChipsetMemory (max) GraphicsStorageNetworkingDisplayBatteryOther
11.6"
E145AMD Radeon HD 8240 or 8330Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT Half Mini PCIe Card
14"
E440[40] 13.54 x 9.41 x 1.17 Inches
344 x 239 x 29.7mm
4th Gen Intel Core
i3-4000M (2C4T 2.4 GHz)
i3-4100M(2C4T 2.5 GHz)
i5-4200M (2C4T 2.5 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
i5-4210M(2C4T 2.6 GHz/3.3 GHz Turbo)
i7-4702MQ (4C8T 2.2 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
i7-4712MQ (4C8T 2.3 GHz/3.3 GHz Turbo)
Intel HM87Intel HD 4600Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT Half Mini PCIe Card
15.6"
E540[41] 14.84 x 9.84 x 1.05 inches
377 x 250 x 26.6 mm
Intel Pentium Haswell
Pentium 3550M (2C2T 2.3 GHz)
Pentium 3560M(2C2T 2.4 GHz)

4th Gen Intel Core
i3-4000M (2C4T 2.4 GHz)
i3-4100M(2C4T 2.5 GHz)
i5-4200M (2C4T 2.5 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
i5-4210M(2C4T 2.6 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
i5-4300M (2C4T 2.6 GHz/3.3 GHz Turbo)
i7-4702MQ (4C8T 2.2 GHz/3.2 GHz Turbo)
i7-4712MQ (4C8T 2.3 GHz/3.3 GHz Turbo)

IntelHM87Intel HD 4600
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT Half Mini PCIe Card
E545[42] 14.84 x 9.65 x 1.12 Inches
377 x 245 x 28.5mm
AMD Trinity Mobile APU
A8-4500 (4C4T 1.9 GHz/2.8 GHz Turbo)AMD Richland Mobile APU
A6-5350M (2C2T 2.9 GHz/3.5 GHz Turbo)
A8-5550M (4C4T 2.1 GHz/3.1 GHz Turbo)
A10-5750M (4C4T 2.5 GHz/3.5 GHz Turbo)
AMDA76M FCHAMD Radeon HD Graphics
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT Half Mini PCIe Card

Gen 5 (2014)

14" (E450, E455)

The ThinkPad Edge E450 was released in 2015, as an update to the ThinkPad Edge E440. The new E450 includes new Intel 5th Gen Broadwell low power processors, 1920x1080 FHD Screen options, and new AMD R7 Mobile Dedicated Graphics.

The ThinkPad Edge E455 was released in 2015, as a new 14" ThinkPad with AMD Mobile APU Processors. The new E455 includes new AMD Kaveri Processors, 1920x1080 FHD Screen options, and new AMD Graphics.

15.6" (E550, E555)

The ThinkPad Edge E550 was released in 2015, as an update to the ThinkPad Edge 540. The new E550 includes new Intel 5th Gen Broadwell low power processors, 1920x1080 FHD Screen options, and new AMD R7 Mobile Dedicated Graphics.

The ThinkPad Edge E555 was released in 2015, as an update to the ThinkPad Edge 545. The new E555 includes new AMD Kaveri Processors, 1920x1080 FHD Screen options, and new AMD Graphics.

ModelDimensions (mm)Weight (min) CPUChipsetMemory (max) GraphicsStorageNetworkingDisplayBatteryOther
14"
E450[43] 13.35 x 9.41 x 0.94 inches
339 x 239 x 24 mm
colspan="2" Intel HD 4400 (4th Gen Core)
Intel HD 5500 (5th Gen Core)
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
E45513.35 x 9.41 x 0.94 inches
339 x 239 x 24 mm
AMDA76MFCHAMD R4 (A6-7000)
AMD R5 (A8-7100)
AMD R7 (A10-7300)
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
15.6"
E550[44] 14.84 x 10.08 x 1.06 Inches
377 x 256 x 27mm
colspan="2" Intel HD 4400 (4th Gen Core)
Intel HD 5500 (5th Gen Core)
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
E555[45] 14.84 x 10.04 x 1.07 inches
377 x 255 x 27.1 mm
AMDA76MFCHAMD R4 (A6-7000)
AMD R5 (A8-7100)
AMD R7 (A10-7300 & FX-7500)
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card

Gen 6 (2015)

14" (E460, E465)

Lenovo ThinkPad E460, E465
Price:$449.20
Storage:500 GB to 1 TB 7,200 rpm
256 GB SSD OPAL2.0
Sound:Dolby Audio Advanced, Stereo Speakers
Input:Fingerprint Reader
Camera:720p Cam
Connectivity:2 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Ethernet
4-in-1 Reader

The E460 and E465 have a 14-inch display and optionally come with a Windows 7 (Pro) or Windows 10 64-bit system.

The E460 uses Intel Skylake (6th Generation) processors.

The E465 is similar to the E460 but it uses an AMD processor.

15" (E560, E565)

Lenovo ThinkPad E560, E565

The E560 and E565 have a 15.6-inch display and optionally come with a Windows 7 (Pro) or Windows 10 64-bit system.

The E560 uses Intel Skylake (6th Generation) processors.

The E565 is similar to the E560 but it uses an AMD processor.

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
E460Late 2015colspan="2" Intel HD 520
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
rowspan="2"
E465Late 2015R5 M330 for A6
or Dual Graphics for A8 and A10
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
15.6"
E560Late 2015377 x 255 x 23.8colspan="2" Intel HD 520
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
E565Late 2015377 x 255 x 23.8AMD Radeon R6
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card

Gen 7 (2016)

14" (E470, E475)

Lenovo ThinkPad E470, E475
Price:$479.20 (E470),
$389.25 (E475)
Storage:500 GB 7,200 rpm
256 GB SSD OPAL2.0
Sound:2 x 2W Speakers
Dolby Audio Premium
Dual Mic
Input:Fingerprint Reader
Camera:720p Cam
Connectivity:2 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
Ethernet
HDMI
4-in-1 Reader

The E470 and E475 have a 14-inch display and optionally come with a Windows 10 64-bit system.

The E470 uses Intel Kaby Lake (7th Generation) processors.

The E475 is similar to the E470 but it uses an AMD processor.

15" (E570, E570c, E570p, E575)

Lenovo ThinkPad E570, E575
Price:$479.20 (E570),
$415.20 (E575)
Power:7.6 hrs
Storage:500 GB 7,200 rpm
256 GB PCIe SSD OPAL2.0
Sound:2 x 2W Speakers
Dolby Audio Premium
Dual Mic
Camera:720p Cam
Connectivity:2 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA

The E570 and E575 have a 15.6-inch display and optionally come with a Windows 10 64-bit system.

The E570 uses the 7th Generation Intel Core processors.

The E575 is similar to the E570 but it uses an AMD processor.

The E570p was released in 2017 and has a high power CPU and mainstream GPU.

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
E470201613.34"
x 9.52"
x 0.93";
(339 x 242 x 23.7 mm)
colspan="2" 64 GB DDR4 — 2133 MHz
Intel HD 620
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
rowspan="2"
E4752016colspan="2" 32 GB DDR4 — 2133 MHz
AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
15.6"
E570201614.92" x 10.27" x 0.90"
mm: 379 x 261 x 22.9
64 GB DDR4 — 2133 MHz
Intel HD 620
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
E570c
E570p20177th Gen Intel Core
i5-7300HQ
i7-7700HQ
64 GB DDR4 — 2133 MHz
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
E575201614.92" x 10.27" x 0.90"
mm: 379 x 261 x 22.9
colspan="2" 32 GB DDR4 — 2133 MHz
AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card

Gen 8 (2017)

14" (E480, E485)

The E480 and E485 have a 14-inch display and optionally come with a Windows 10 64-bit system. USB type-C is used for charging for the first time in the ThinkPad E series. The USB-C port can also connect to most USB-C docks allowing 4K display output, additional USB ports, networking, and charging from a single cable.

The E480 uses Intel Core processors (up to i7-8550U), and is equipped with the integrated intel UHD 620 graphics card or optionally the AMD RX550 2 GB discrete graphics card. The E480 did not have adequate cooling system on the higher end models, especially those with the dedicated AMD RX 550 graphics card, leading to unit overheating.[46] Lenovo released a firmware update that addressed the problem, but substantially limited the performance of the graphics card.[47]

The E485 is similar to the E480 but it uses an AMD Ryzen processor. The AMD Ryzen processors use Radeon Vega integrated graphics which outperforms similar Intel integrated graphics.

15" (E580, E585)

The E580 and E585 have a 15.6-inch display.

The E580 uses Intel Core processors.

The E585 is similar to the E580 but it uses an AMD Ryzen processor.

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
E480201764 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
Intel HD 620 or UHD 620

Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
rowspan="2" charging port
E485201764 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
AMD Radeon Vega 3, 8 or 10One 2.5" SATA 7mm
One M.2 x4
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
charging port
15.6"
E580201764 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
Intel HD 620 or UHD 620

Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
rowspan="2" charging port
E585201764 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
AMD Radeon Vega 3, 8 or 10One 2.5" SATA 7mm
One M.2 x4
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
charging port

Gen 9 (2018)

The Intel models were announced in 2018. The AMD ones in 2019.

14" (E490, E490s, E495)

Lenovo ThinkPad E490, E490s, E495

The E490, E490s and E495 have a 14-inch display and optionally come with a Windows 10 64-bit system.

The E490 and E490s use 8th Generation Intel Core processors.

The E495 is similar to the E490 but it uses 3rd gen[48] AMD Ryzen processor.

15" (E590, E595)

Lenovo ThinkPad E590, E595

The E590 and E595 have a 15.6-inch display and optionally come with a Windows 10 64-bit system.

The E590 uses 8th Generation Intel Core processors.

The E595 is similar to the E590 but it uses an AMD Ryzen processor.

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBatteryOther
14"
E490201864 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
Intel UHD 620
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
E490s201864 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
Intel UHD 620

Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
charging port
E495201964 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
AMD Radeon Vega 3, 8 or 10One 2.5" SATA 7mm
One M.2 x4
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
charging port
15.6"
E590201864 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
Intel UHD 620

Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
E595201964 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
AMD Radeon Vega 3, 8 or 10One 2.5" SATA 7mm
One M.2 x4
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card

2019

The Intel models were announced in October 2019. The AMD ones in May 2020.

14" (E14)

The E14 has a 14.0-inch display and optionally come with a Windows 10 Home or Pro 64-bit operating system. It uses 10th Generation Intel Core or 3rd-gen Ryzen Mobile CPUs.

15" (E15)

The E15 has a 15.6-inch display and optionally come with a Windows 10 Home or Pro 64-bit operating system. It uses 10th Generation Intel Core or 3rd-gen Ryzen Mobile CPUs.

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
(Intel)[49] 2019Intel UHD Graphics
One 2.5" SATA 7mm
One M.2 x4
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
ThinkShutter
(AMD)2020AMD Radeon 7 nm Vega 6 or 7Two M.2 x4Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
ThinkShutter
15.6"
(Intel)[50] 2019Intel UHD Graphics
One 2.5" SATA 7mm
One M.2 x4
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
ThinkShutter
(AMD)2020AMD Radeon 7 nm Vega 6 or 7Two M.2 x4Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
ThinkShutter

2020

E15 Gen 2 (AMD)

Model Release (US) Dimensions (mm / in) Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
(Intel)[51] 32GB — DDR4 3200MHz
Intel UHD G4 or Intel Iris Xe G7
Gigabit Ethernet

Wi-Fi 6 +
TN 200 nits
IPS 250 nits
IPS 300 nits
IPS 300 nits Touch
(AMD)[52] 36/40GB — DDR4 3200MHz
AMD Radeon TN 200 nits
IPS 250 nits
15.6"
(Intel)[53] 32GB — DDR4 3200MHz
Intel UHD G4 or Intel Iris Xe G7
Gigabit Ethernet

Wi-Fi 6 +
TN 200 nits
IPS 250 nits
IPS 300 nits
IPS 300 nits Touch
(AMD)[54] 36/40GB — DDR4 3200MHz
AMD Radeon TN 200 nits
IPS 250 nits

2021

E15 Gen 3 (AMD)

Model Release (US) Dimensions (mm / in) Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
E14 Gen 3 (AMD)[55] 36/40GB — DDR4 3200MHz
AMD RadeonGigabit Ethernet

Wi-Fi 6 +
TN 250 nits
IPS 250 nits
IPS 300 nits
15.6"
E15 Gen 3 (AMD)[56] 36/40GB — DDR4 3200MHz
AMD RadeonGigabit Ethernet

Wi-Fi 6 +
TN 250 nits
IPS 250 nits
IPS 300 nits

2022

E15 Gen 4 (AMD)

Model Release (US) Dimensions (mm / in) Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
E14 Gen 4 (Intel)[57] colspan="2" 32GB — DDR4 3200MHz

or
40GB — DDR4 3200MHz
Intel UHD or Intel Iris Xe
Gigabit Ethernet

/ +
TN 250 nits
IPS 300 nits
IPS 300 nits Touch
E14 Gen 4 (AMD)[58] 40GB — DDR4 3200MHz
AMD Radeon TN 250 nits
IPS 300 nits
15.6"
E15 Gen 4 (Intel)[59] colspan="2" 32GB — DDR4 3200MHz

or
40GB — DDR4 3200MHz
Intel UHD or Intel Iris Xe
Gigabit Ethernet

/ +
TN 250 nits
IPS 300 nits
IPS 300 nits Touch
E15 Gen 4 (AMD)[60] 40GB — DDR4 3200MHz
AMD Radeon TN 250 nits
IPS 300 nits

2023

E16 Gen 1 (AMD)

Model Release (US) Dimensions (mm / in) Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
E14 Gen 5(Intel)[61] colspan="2" 40/48GB — DDR4 3200MHz
Intel UHD or Intel Iris Xe
Gigabit Ethernet

/ +
IPS 300 nits
IPS 300 nits Touch
IPS 300 nits

E14 Gen 5 (AMD)[62] 40GB — DDR4 3200MHz
AMD Radeon
16"
E16 Gen 1(Intel)[63] colspan="2" 40/48GB — DDR4 3200MHz
Intel UHD or Intel Iris Xe
Gigabit Ethernet

/ +
IPS 300 nits
IPS 300 nits Touch
IPS 400 nits

E16 Gen 1 (AMD)[64] 40GB — DDR4 3200MHz
AMD Radeon

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Lenovo Packs "More Thinking" into ThinkPad Edge Laptops & Worldwide Ad Campaign . News release . March 23, 2010 . . May 31, 2011 .
  2. http://news.lenovo.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1347 article
  3. Web site: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 review . Joanna Stern . Engadget web site . September 28, 2010 . May 31, 2011 .
  4. Web site: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 14 Review . Avram Piltch . April 8, 2010 . Laptopmag.com online review . June 1, 2011 .
  5. News: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 Review. May 12, 2010 . Kevin O'Brien. Notebook Review.
  6. Web site: Going hands-on with the ThinkPad Edge E220s notebook. Kendrick. James. . April 27, 2011. 1 August 2011.
  7. http://news.lenovo.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1294 article
  8. Web site: ThinkPad Edge 14" and 15" . Specifications . Lenovo . April 15, 2010 . May 31, 2011 .
  9. Web site: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 announced with Intel and AMD options, denied US citizenship . Joanna Stern . September 28, 2010 . Engadget.com web site . June 3, 2011 .
  10. Web site: Know your laptop . Teaching and Learning Exchange . June 1, 2011 .
  11. Web site: CNET.
  12. Web site: Engadget. Though the 1.2-inch thick Edge isn't as thin as some other modern ultraportables, like the inch-thick ASUS UL30A and ThinkPad X200, at 3.5 lbs it feels extremely light in a hand and it slipped nicely into a backpack for a weekend trip..
  13. Web site: Engadget. Performance-wise, we've got nothing to complain about, as the Edge compares favorably to other CULV laptops we've reviewed. With a 1.3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 320GB hard drive our $899 version ran Windows 7 Pro without a hiccup and didn't lag when we had Firefox, Microsoft Word 20078, GIMP, TweetDeck and iTunes all open and running..
  14. News: PCMag. The Edge 13 is one of the few laptops that are not launching with Intel's latest "Arrandale" platform, which will have processor names like Core i7, Core i5, and Core i3. Instead, it uses a previous generation CULV platform, complete with an Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 (1.3 GHz), 4GB of RAM, and integrated graphics. . PC Magazine. Cisco. Cheng.
  15. News: PCMag. With CULV laptops, battery life is the biggest claim to fame. Although the Edge 13's 63WH (6-cell) scored almost 7 hours (6:58) in MobileMark 2007 tests, it came up well short against the ASUS UL30A-A1 (10:27) and ACER A3810T (8:39). . PC Magazine. Cisco. Cheng.
  16. Web site: Laptop-Review. Yesterday Lenovo launched their two newest noteboosk for SMBs (small and medium sized businesses). They are called ThinkPad Edge 14 and 15, and as the names suggests, the displays measure 14 and 15.6 inches, respectively..
  17. Web site: Notebook Review. 27 January 2022 . Build quality is above average compared to consumer notebooks, but a step below business-grade ThinkPads. The screen hinges are noticeably smaller than what you might find on a standard ThinkPad; they are plastic-faced, not metal. ThinkPads have been known for strong screen hinges that last throughout the notebook's life without wearing out..
  18. Web site: Notebook Review. 27 January 2022 . Unlike more expensive ThinkPad models, the Edge 14 doesn't have an internal rollcage, but Lenovo still managed to keep the notebook pretty strong. The palmrest, touchpad and keyboard have no discernable flex under strong pressure and the frame doesn't flex if you carry it by the corner of the palmrest..
  19. Web site: Notebook Review. 27 January 2022 . The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 offers the same features as smaller Edge models, but falls short when it comes to build quality in the larger 15-inch chassis..
  20. Web site: Notebook Review. 27 January 2022 . What makes the keyboard unique is that it's the first Chiclet keyboard I have found that's very comfortable and easy to type on..
  21. Web site: Notebook Review. 27 January 2022 . Overall, the touchpad was pleasant to use, with a fast response time and no discernable lag. Sensitivity was excellent and no adjustment was needed out of the box..
  22. News: PCMag. The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 has several things working in its favor. For one, it's a cheap small business laptop for those who are looking to buy several at a time. Second, the user experience and feature set are among the best in this category. . PC Magazine. Cisco. Cheng.
  23. Web site: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s. May 5, 2011. Avram . Piltch. www.laptopmag.com. 2019-02-20.
  24. Web site: ThinkPad E220s Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  25. https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/lslwbook.pdf ThinkPad E320 Platform Specifications
  26. https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/lslwbook.pdf ThinkPad E325 Platform Specifications
  27. https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/lslwbook.pdf ThinkPad E420 Platform Specifications
  28. https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/lslwbook.pdf ThinkPad E420s Platform Specifications
  29. https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/lslwbook.pdf ThinkPad E425 Platform Specifications
  30. https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/lslwbook.pdf ThinkPad E520 Platform Specifications
  31. https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/lslwbook.pdf ThinkPad E525 Platform Specifications
  32. News: Lenovo targets small businesses with new PCs . Business Mirror . 9 July 2012 . 12 July 2012.
  33. Web site: ThinkPad E430 Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  34. Web site: ThinkPad E430c Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  35. https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/ThinkPad_E431.pdf ThinkPad E431 Platform Specifications
  36. https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/ThinkPad_E530_E535_WE.pdf ThinkPad E530 Platform Specifications
  37. https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/ThinkPad_E530_E535_WE.pdf ThinkPad E530c Platform Specifications
  38. https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/ThinkPad_E531 ThinkPad E531 Platform Specifications
  39. https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/ThinkPad_E530_E535_WE.pdf ThinkPad E535 Platform Specifications
  40. https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E440 ThinkPad E440 Specifications
  41. https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E540 ThinkPad E540 Specifications
  42. https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E545 ThinkPad E545 Specifications
  43. https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E450 ThinkPad E450 Specifications
  44. https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E550 ThinkPad E550 Specifications
  45. https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/ThinkPad_E555 ThinkPad E555 Specifications
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  48. Web site: Lenovo Thinkpad E495 20NES2D000 Laptop Gizinfo. 2021-02-22. in.gizinfo.com.
  49. Web site: ThinkPad E14 Gen 1 (Intel) Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  50. Web site: ThinkPad E15 Gen 1 (Intel) Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  51. Web site: ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (Intel) Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  52. Web site: ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (AMD) Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  53. Web site: ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (Intel) Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  54. Web site: ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (AMD) Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  55. Web site: ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (AMD) Product Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  56. Web site: ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (AMD) Product Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  57. Web site: ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (Intel) Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  58. Web site: ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (AMD) Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  59. Web site: ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (Intel) Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  60. Web site: ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (AMD) Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  61. Web site: ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (Intel) Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  62. Web site: ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (AMD) Platform Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  63. Web site: ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (Intel) Product Specifications. Lenovo.com.
  64. Web site: ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (AMD) Product Specifications. Lenovo.com.