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ASUSPRO B43E-VO037X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs ASUSPRO B53E-SO041X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 163specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 145identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO037X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO041X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO037X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO041X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO037X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO041X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO037X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO041X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO037X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO041X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
  • PCI Express configurations
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO037X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO041X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO037X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO041X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:23
  • Total storage capacity
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO037X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:500 GB
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO041X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:320 GB

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Comparison of B43E-VO037X, B53E-SO041X
171 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-2410M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2423
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerAltec LansingAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one3GUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR2.1+EDR
Data networkKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345052224
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacity47 Wh47 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current3.42 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD, User
HDD user passwordYesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg2.69 kg
WidthDiffers350 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm263 mm
Height (front)3.3 cm3.3 cm
Height (rear)3.5 cm3.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, ProfessionalEnterprise, Professional
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, CE, FCC, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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