Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS F551CA-SX051H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop vs ASUS N550LF-XO068H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U

138specifications compared
48differ
90identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- F551CA-SX051H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Black
- N550LF-XO068H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Grey, Stainless steel
Processor family
- F551CA-SX051H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- N550LF-XO068H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- F551CA-SX051H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- N550LF-XO068H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- F551CA-SX051H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
- N550LF-XO068H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:i5-4200U
Processor frequency
- F551CA-SX051H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
- N550LF-XO068H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:1.6 GHz
Processor socket
- F551CA-SX051H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:BGA 1023
- N550LF-XO068H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:BGA 1168
Processor codename
- F551CA-SX051H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Ivy Bridge
- N550LF-XO068H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Haswell
Bus type
- F551CA-SX051H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:DMI
- N550LF-XO068H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:DMI2

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Comparison of F551CA-SX051H, N550LF-XO068H
190 specifications	A ASUS F551CA-SX051H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop Model F551CA-SX051H View product	B ASUS N550LF-XO068H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Model N550LF-XO068H View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey, Stainless steel
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD type	Not supported	Not supported
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-3217U	i5-4200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 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 745M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 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 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x166	0xA16
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	SonicMaster Premium
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Differs	No	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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Differs	No	Yes
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® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65697	75459
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N9	SR170
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, TUV, MIC, CE, FCC, BSMI, C-TICK / NZ A-Tick, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, WEEE, Erp 2013
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.35 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	251 mm	255 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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