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ASUS A45A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Dell E6430 + Port Replicator

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 107identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A45A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:Black, Silver
  • Processor model
    • A45A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:i5-3340M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A45A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A45A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:2.7 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • A45A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:26
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:27
  • Total storage capacity
    • A45A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:750 GB
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:320 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • A45A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:750 GB
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:320 GB
  • On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
    • A45A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1100 MHz
    • E6430 + Port Replicator:1250 MHz

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175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-3340M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2627
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1250 MHz
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, DVD
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Built-in Wi-Fi switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205671257
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0XB
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.01 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm352 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm241 mm
Height (front)Differs2.9 cm2.66 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.3 cm3.24 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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