Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS A43E-VX599D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M vs ASUS X301A-RX012R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M

141specifications compared
24differ
117identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- A43E-VX599D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Red
- X301A-RX012R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:White
Display diagonal
- A43E-VX599D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:35.6 cm (14")
- X301A-RX012R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor model
- A43E-VX599D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
- X301A-RX012R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:i3-2370M
Processor frequency
- A43E-VX599D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
- X301A-RX012R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2.4 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- A43E-VX599D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:23
- X301A-RX012R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:24
Internal memory
- A43E-VX599D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2 GB
- X301A-RX012R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:4 GB
Memory clock speed
- A43E-VX599D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:1333 MHz
- X301A-RX012R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory
- A43E-VX599D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:8 GB
- X301A-RX012R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:4 GB

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Comparison of A43E-VX599D, X301A-RX012R
153 specifications	A ASUS A43E-VX599D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Model A43E-VX599D View product	B ASUS X301A-RX012R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Model X301A-RX012R View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Red	White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2350M	i3-2370M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	85 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	MMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicFocus	SonicMaster Lite
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing	Altec Lansing
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 7 Home Basic
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53438	53442
Processor codeDiffers	SR0DN	SR0DP
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	47 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	3.42 A	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.44 kg	1.7 kg
WidthDiffers	348 mm	331 mm
DepthDiffers	242 mm	226 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.95 cm	2.65 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.48 cm	3 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM65 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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