Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G550JK-CN436H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ vs ASUS Transformer Book TX300CA-C4032P laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1)

135specifications compared
56differ
79identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- ROG G550JK-CN436H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:Laptop
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4032P laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- ROG G550JK-CN436H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:Black
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4032P laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey, Stainless steel
Form factor
- ROG G550JK-CN436H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:Clamshell
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4032P laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- ROG G550JK-CN436H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4032P laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
Touchscreen
- ROG G550JK-CN436H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:No
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4032P laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Display surface
- ROG G550JK-CN436H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:Matt
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4032P laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):Gloss
Processor family
- ROG G550JK-CN436H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4032P laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- ROG G550JK-CN436H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4032P laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of G550JK-CN436H, TX300CA-C4032P
170 specifications	A ASUS ROG G550JK-CN436H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Model G550JK-CN436H View product	B ASUS Transformer Book TX300CA-C4032P laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TX300CA-C4032P View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey, Stainless steel
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceDiffers	Matt	Gloss
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4710HQ	i5-3337U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Ivy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	47 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	628 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
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
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash), MMC, SD
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x416	0x166
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster Premium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 8 Pro
Processor special features8 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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
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	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
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 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)	Yes	Yes
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)Differs	No	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
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78930	72055
Processor codeDiffers	SR1PX	SR0XL
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
CertificationDiffers	UL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATE	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.9 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	340 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	219 mm
HeightDiffers	27.7 mm	23.9 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	950 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.3 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM86	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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