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Black ThinkPad T430 laptop closed, matte finish, 14.1 inch form factor

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T430 laptop i5-3320M 2.60GHz 8GB DDR3 1TB SSD 14.1

SKU CH-N1W6-80RQD

A 14.1-inch business notebook with a dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB DDR3 memory and a 1 TB solid-state drive

  • Screen size14.1 in (35.8 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 3rd Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 4000
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1366 × 768
  • 1TB SSD for fast storage and quick boot times
  • 8GB DDR3 memory supports smooth multitasking
  • 1" LED display with 1366 x 768 resolution
  • Intel Core i5 2.60GHz dual-core processor for reliable performance
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit pre-installed for business use

Enterprise-Ready 14.1" ThinkPad

The Lenovo ThinkPad T430 is a 14.1-inch business laptop built around a dual-core Intel Core i5-3320M processor at 2.60GHz. It ships with 8GB of DDR3 memory and a 1TB SSD running Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. MIL-SPEC testing and a weight of 4.77 pounds make it suited for mobile professionals who need a durable, secure daily driver.

Upgrade From Mechanical Storage

Replacing a traditional hard drive with the included 1TB solid-state drive cuts boot and application load times dramatically. The jump is worth it for users still on spinning disks or smaller SSDs who need both capacity and responsiveness without adding a second drive. The DVD-RW bay remains available for optical media or a caddy if expansion becomes necessary later.

1TB SSD Capacity And 8GB RAM Headroom

The 1.000 GB solid-state drive comfortably holds the operating system, office suites, and years of project files with room to spare. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 drives the 1366 x 768 LED panel and external displays via VGA or DisplayPort for productivity workloads. Eight gigabytes of DDR3 handles typical multitasking; memory-intensive virtualisation or large creative projects will hit the ceiling.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $469.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 14.1 in (35.8 cm)
Lower than about 59% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineThinkPad
Model nameLenovo
Part numberT430
Product colorBlack
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeEveryday Value
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 3rd Gen
Processor model2.6 GHz
CPU coresDual-core Processor
Processor codenameCore i5 3rd Gen
Memory
Memory size8 GB
RAM type and speedDDR3
Memory configuration4 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory16 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB (1 GB) Solid State Drive (SSD)
Optical driveDVD±RW
Display
Screen size14.1 in (35.8 cm)
Display resolution1366 × 768
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Screen featuresLED backlight
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 4000
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersIntegrated Stereo Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth support4.0
Ports & slots
USB ports3
Video outputs1 x VGA, 1 x DisplayPort
HDMI portsNo
Docking port1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card reader4-in-1
Power
Power adapter90-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack6-cell Lithium Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions13.5 × 9.1 × 1.02
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10
More details
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
KeyboardStandard
Extra input devicesYes

Questions about this item

What are the screen dimensions and resolution of the 14.1" LED display?

The panel is a 14.1-inch LED-backlit LCD with a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and a 16:9 wide-screen aspect ratio.

How do I install Windows 10 Pro 64-bit on the 1TB SSD, and what step is often missed?

Boot from installation media, select the 1TB Solid State Drive as the target, and ensure the UEFI/Legacy BIOS boot mode matches the partition style chosen during setup.

Which component will need replacement first on the ThinkPad T430?

The internal lithium-ion battery pack will degrade after several hundred charge cycles and is the first field-replaceable part most owners swap.

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