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Alienware AM17XR3-6842BK vs ASUS K53E-BBR9 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 90identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Alienware AM17XR3-6842BK:Black
    • K53E-BBR9 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • Alienware AM17XR3-6842BK:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • K53E-BBR9 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Alienware AM17XR3-6842BK:1600 x 900 pixels
    • K53E-BBR9 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Alienware AM17XR3-6842BK:Intel® Core™ i7
    • K53E-BBR9 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Alienware AM17XR3-6842BK:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • K53E-BBR9 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Alienware AM17XR3-6842BK:i7-2670QM
    • K53E-BBR9 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor cores
    • Alienware AM17XR3-6842BK:4
    • K53E-BBR9 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
  • Processor threads
    • Alienware AM17XR3-6842BK:8
    • K53E-BBR9 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4

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Comparison of Alienware AM17XR3-6842BK, K53E-BBR9
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-2410M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2223
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers21
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 7 Home PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347052224
Processor codeKnown for oneSR02SUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery capacityDiffers90 Wh56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.26 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers410 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers304 mm299 mm
Height (front)Differs4.45 cm2.83 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.5 cm3.49 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one41 cm (16.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one30.4 cm (12")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one4.45 cm (1.75")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one4.5 cm (1.77")Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express

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