Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs HP ENVY TouchSmart 15-j117tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop

123specifications compared
52differ
71identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
- ENVY TouchSmart 15-j117tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:Silver
Touchscreen
- ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:No
- ENVY TouchSmart 15-j117tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:Yes
Display surface
- ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Matt
- ENVY TouchSmart 15-j117tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:Gloss
Processor family
- ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- ENVY TouchSmart 15-j117tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ENVY TouchSmart 15-j117tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
- ENVY TouchSmart 15-j117tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:i7-4702MQ
Processor cores
- ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2
- ENVY TouchSmart 15-j117tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:4
Processor threads
- ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:4
- ENVY TouchSmart 15-j117tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:8

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Comparison of B53A-SO196D, 15-j117tx
186 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO B53A-SO196D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop Model B53A-SO196D View product	B HP ENVY TouchSmart 15-j117tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop Model 15-j117tx View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Display surfaceDiffers	Matt	Gloss
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3230M	i7-4702MQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequency	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	PGA946
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	37 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one	3 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	26	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 8 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	mSATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	750 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x166	0x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster	Beats Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72056	75119
Processor codeDiffers	SR0WX	SR15J
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	62 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.69 kg	2.56 kg
WidthDiffers	384 mm	379.5 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	250.7 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	560 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	345 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.83 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	UL, 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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source

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