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ASUS A55A-SX497H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M vs Lenovo X1 Carbon WIN CH

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 66differ
  • 56identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • A55A-SX497H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Laptop
    • X1 Carbon WIN CH:Ultrabook
  • Product colour
    • A55A-SX497H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Black, Stainless steel
    • X1 Carbon WIN CH:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • A55A-SX497H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X1 Carbon WIN CH:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • A55A-SX497H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • X1 Carbon WIN CH:2560 x 1440 pixels
  • Display surface
    • A55A-SX497H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Gloss
    • X1 Carbon WIN CH:Matt
  • Processor family
    • A55A-SX497H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X1 Carbon WIN CH:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • A55A-SX497H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X1 Carbon WIN CH:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A55A-SX497H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
    • X1 Carbon WIN CH:i7-6600U

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Comparison of A55A-SX497H, X1 Carbon WIN CH
188 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopUltrabook
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuad HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi7-6600U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMIOPI
SteppingDiffersL1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 4x1
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1866 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1661916
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 10 Pro
Processor special features17 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205688192
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR2F1
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — 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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg1.11 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm333 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm229 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.55 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.19 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicFocusUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source

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