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ASUS A53SJ-SX556V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs Lenovo T420 + Mini Dock

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 93identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A53SJ-SX556V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Brown
    • T420 + Mini Dock:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • A53SJ-SX556V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • T420 + Mini Dock:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • A53SJ-SX556V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • T420 + Mini Dock:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • A53SJ-SX556V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • T420 + Mini Dock:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • A53SJ-SX556V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • T420 + Mini Dock:i5-2410M
  • Processor frequency
    • A53SJ-SX556V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • T420 + Mini Dock:2.3 GHz
  • PCI Express configurations
    • A53SJ-SX556V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • T420 + Mini Dock:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • A53SJ-SX556V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
    • T420 + Mini Dock:23

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167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi5-2410M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2123
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
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
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11a/b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWiMAX
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Full-size keyboardDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222052224
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04SUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.24 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm340 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm229.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.8 cm2.99 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm3.04 cm
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
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QM67 Express

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