Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Business K56CB XX122H - 15.6" Notebook - Core I7 2 GHz, 39,6-cm-Display vs Lenovo Essential G505s AMD A8 A8-5550M Laptop

68specifications compared
28differ
40identical
100known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Business K56CB XX122H - 15.6" Notebook - Core I7 2 GHz, 39,6-cm-Display:Black, Stainless steel
- Essential G505s AMD A8 A8-5550M Laptop:Black
Processor manufacturer
- Business K56CB XX122H - 15.6" Notebook - Core I7 2 GHz, 39,6-cm-Display:Intel
- Essential G505s AMD A8 A8-5550M Laptop:AMD
Processor family
- Business K56CB XX122H - 15.6" Notebook - Core I7 2 GHz, 39,6-cm-Display:Intel® Core™ i7
- Essential G505s AMD A8 A8-5550M Laptop:AMD A8
Processor model
- Business K56CB XX122H - 15.6" Notebook - Core I7 2 GHz, 39,6-cm-Display:i7-3537U
- Essential G505s AMD A8 A8-5550M Laptop:A8-5550M
Processor frequency
- Business K56CB XX122H - 15.6" Notebook - Core I7 2 GHz, 39,6-cm-Display:2 GHz
- Essential G505s AMD A8 A8-5550M Laptop:2.1 GHz
Internal memory
- Business K56CB XX122H - 15.6" Notebook - Core I7 2 GHz, 39,6-cm-Display:4 GB
- Essential G505s AMD A8 A8-5550M Laptop:8 GB
Maximum internal memory
- Business K56CB XX122H - 15.6" Notebook - Core I7 2 GHz, 39,6-cm-Display:8 GB
- Essential G505s AMD A8 A8-5550M Laptop:16 GB
Optical drive type
- Business K56CB XX122H - 15.6" Notebook - Core I7 2 GHz, 39,6-cm-Display:DVD Super Multi
- Essential G505s AMD A8 A8-5550M Laptop:DVD-RW

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Comparison of Business K56CB XX122H - 15.6" Notebook - Core I7 2 GHz, 39,6-cm-Display, G505s
168 specifications	A ASUS Business K56CB XX122H - 15.6" Notebook - Core I7 2 GHz, 39,6-cm-Display View product	B Lenovo Essential G505s AMD A8 A8-5550M Laptop Model G505s View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Stainless steel	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	AMD A8
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3537U	A8-5550M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequency	3.1 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one	4 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Smart Cache	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1023	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Ivy Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	L1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	17 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °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	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	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	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M	AMD Radeon HD 8570M
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	AMD Radeon HD 8550G
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	350 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Advanced Audio
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	AMD A76M FCH
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office 2013
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown 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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution 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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown 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 IDKnown for one	72054	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0XG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	2950 mAh	41 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	380 mm	377 mm
DepthDiffers	266 mm	250 mm
HeightDiffers	225 mm	34 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
64-bit computingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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