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ASUS ROG G551JM-CN138H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ vs ASUS K551LN-XX388D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 75identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG G551JM-CN138H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:Black
    • K551LN-XX388D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Grey, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • ROG G551JM-CN138H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • K551LN-XX388D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG G551JM-CN138H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:Full HD
    • K551LN-XX388D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • ROG G551JM-CN138H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
    • K551LN-XX388D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG G551JM-CN138H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • K551LN-XX388D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG G551JM-CN138H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:i7-4710HQ
    • K551LN-XX388D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G551JM-CN138H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:4
    • K551LN-XX388D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G551JM-CN138H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:8
    • K551LN-XX388D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4

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Comparison of G551JM-CN138H, K551LN-XX388D
153 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi5-4210U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
SteppingDiffersC0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, MS PRO Duo, SDXCSD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xA16
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM86Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893081016
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR1EF
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh50 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserHDD, User
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for one2.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers383 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm258 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.5 mm

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