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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS A55VD-SX642H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Dell Vostro 2421 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 81identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Brown
    • Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • i5-3230M
    • i3-2375M
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.6 GHz
    • 1.5 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • 22 nm
    • 32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Ivy Bridge
    • Sandy Bridge

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174 specifications
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ASUS

A55VD-SX642H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

Model A55VD-SX642H

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Dell

Vostro 2421 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop

Model 2421

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownSilver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for oneHD
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi3-2375M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2615
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Storageidentical
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 610MNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec Lansing
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1 MP
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
DVI portKnown for oneNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205674259
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0U4
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.18 kg
WidthDiffers251 mm346 mm
DepthDiffers378 mm245 mm
HeightKnown for one25.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.55 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.19 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes

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