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ASUS A555LJ-XX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U vs ASUS X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 64differ
  • 57identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A555LJ-XX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Black, Stainless steel
    • X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • A555LJ-XX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • A555LJ-XX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • A555LJ-XX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
    • X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:B970
  • Processor threads
    • A555LJ-XX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4
    • X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:2
  • Processor frequency
    • A555LJ-XX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
    • X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • A555LJ-XX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 MB
    • X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:2 MB
  • Processor socket
    • A555LJ-XX056H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:BGA 1168
    • X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:Socket 988

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Comparison of A555LJ-XX056H, X401A-B970
182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one5th gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500UB970
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB2 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersF0Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, MMC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 920MNVIDIA® GeForce® G210M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.2Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x1616Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSonicMaster Lite
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features23 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers14 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-x, VT-dUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521463915
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR0J2
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh47 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
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
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.76 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm344 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm241 mm
HeightKnown for one25.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 cm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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