Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS A53E-XT3 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Lenovo 220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1)

102specifications compared
26differ
76identical
76known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- A53E-XT3 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black, Silver
- 220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
Form factor
- A53E-XT3 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Clamshell
- 220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Swivel)
Display diagonal
- A53E-XT3 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- 220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
Processor model
- A53E-XT3 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
- 220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-2520M
Processor boost frequency
- A53E-XT3 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
- 220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):3.2 GHz
Processor frequency
- A53E-XT3 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
- 220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):2.5 GHz
Processor socket
- A53E-XT3 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
- 220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):Socket 988
PCI Express configurations
- A53E-XT3 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
- 220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of A53E-XT3, 220
178 specifications	A ASUS A53E-XT3 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Model A53E-XT3 View product	B Lenovo 220 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 220 View product
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Swivel)
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	31.8 cm (12.5")
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2410M	i5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	25
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	160 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	SD
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1300 MHz
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD Graphics
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mute Button, Speakers (integrated)
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 b/g/n	WWAN; LAN
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3G
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM65 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52224	52229
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR048
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	56 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.74 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.76 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	305 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	228.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hard disk drive password, Norton Internet Security, Power on password, Security Slot Fingerprint Reader
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Manageability featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-Button system recovery, Automatic software and driver updates, Help, Lenovo Care, Password management, Simple network connectivity

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