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ASUS A55VJ-SX036H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 110identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A55VJ-SX036H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black, Gold
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Black
  • Processor model
    • A55VJ-SX036H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A55VJ-SX036H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A55VJ-SX036H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • A55VJ-SX036H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:25
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:26
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A55VJ-SX036H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:32 GB
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:8 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • A55VJ-SX036H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:DVD Super Multi DL
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card
    • A55VJ-SX036H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Yes
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:No

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186 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GoldBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2526
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570872056
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 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
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.69 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm263 mm
HeightKnown for one32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Professional
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, FIPS 201
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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