Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO B53E-SO162X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs Samsung NS310-A02 Intel Atom® N550 Netbook

72specifications compared
38differ
34identical
92known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO162X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- NS310-A02 Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO162X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1366 x 768 pixels
- NS310-A02 Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO162X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:16:9
- NS310-A02 Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:5:3
Processor family
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO162X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
- NS310-A02 Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO162X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
- NS310-A02 Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:N550
Processor frequency
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO162X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
- NS310-A02 Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:1.5 GHz
System bus rate
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO162X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:5 GT/s
- NS310-A02 Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:2.5 GT/s
Processor cache
- ASUSPRO B53E-SO162X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3 MB
- NS310-A02 Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:1 MB

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Comparison of B53E-SO162X, NS310-A02
164 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO B53E-SO162X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Model B53E-SO162X View product	B Samsung NS310-A02 Intel Atom® N550 Netbook Model NS310-A02 View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	5:3
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2450M	N550
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	1.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Pineview
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	8.5 W
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	25	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	176 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1300 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GMA 3150
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	2.0	HD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	3.0+HS
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Port replicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel NM10
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Starter
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung Update Plus Easy Display Manager Easy Battery Manager Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Easy Partition Manager Adobe Reader Microsoft Office Starter 2010 Samsung Support Center
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53452	50154
Processor codeKnown for one	SR04Z	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityKnown for one	47 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	40 W
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
BIOS passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.69 kg	1.3 kg
WidthDiffers	384 mm	275 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	187.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.3 cm	2.53 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.5 cm	3.09 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Netbook
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Pink
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP

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