Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G73JW-MX1 laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 24identical
  • 131known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G73JW-MX1 laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ROG G73JW-MX1 laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® GMA X4500HD
  • Graphics card family
    • ROG G73JW-MX1 laptop:NVIDIA
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel
  • Built-in subwoofer
    • ROG G73JW-MX1 laptop:Yes
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:No
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • ROG G73JW-MX1 laptop:1
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:0
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • ROG G73JW-MX1 laptop:0
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1
  • ExpressCard slot
    • ROG G73JW-MX1 laptop:No
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Yes
  • Number of battery cells
    • ROG G73JW-MX1 laptop:8
    • IdeaPad M279CGE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:6

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Comparison of G73JW-MX1, M279CGE
170 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
External displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcei3-370M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceK0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MIntel® GMA X4500HD
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.536 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Built-in subwooferDiffersYesNo
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, APE, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneEAX Advanced HD 5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive removableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Networking typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOffice Professional 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower2Go 5.5 (w/o / w/BD), McAfee Antivirus, YouCam, VeriFace 3.6, ReadyComm 5.1.1, OneKey Rescue System 7.0, Lenovo Energy Management Software 3.x, OneK y Theater 2.x, Windows Live essential
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49020
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBUK
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one75 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.85 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers415 mm377 mm
DepthDiffers320 mm250 mm
Height (front)Differs1.89 cm1.73 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.69 cm3.49 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120/230 V
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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