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ASUS A53E-TH91 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950 vs ASUS U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 78identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A53E-TH91 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:Black, Silver
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Silver, Wood
  • Display diagonal
    • A53E-TH91 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • A53E-TH91 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:Intel® Pentium®
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • A53E-TH91 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor threads
    • A53E-TH91 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • A53E-TH91 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • A53E-TH91 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:2 MB
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • A53E-TH91 laptop Intel® Pentium® B950:L3
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache

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167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverSilver, Wood
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB950i5-2430M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA988Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers85 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2124
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB640 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5562753450
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04W
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.14 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm344 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm241 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source318 mm
Packaging contentidentical
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 802.3/802.3u/802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V

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