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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS A553MA-0171AN2840 laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840 vs ASUS X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 77identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Celeron®
    • Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • N2840
    • B970
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.16 GHz
    • 2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 1 MB
    • 2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L2
    • L3
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1170
    • Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • 22 nm
    • 32 nm

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ASUS

A553MA-0171AN2840 laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840

Model A553MA-0171AN2840

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ASUS

X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®

Model X401A-B970

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Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneBusiness
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenKnown for oneNo
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersN2840B970
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.58 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2L3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for MobileIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersC0Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs7.5 W35 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers416
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one23
Memory3 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs8 GB4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCSD, MMC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® G210M
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers311 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one792 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs792 MHz1150 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusSonicMaster Lite
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8210363915
Processor codeDiffersSR1YJSR0J2
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityDiffers30 Wh47 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers33 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers1.75 A3.42 A
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL, CE, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, CECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.76 kg
WidthDiffers280 mm344 mm
DepthDiffers252 mm241 mm
HeightKnown for one25.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3 cm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo

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