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ASUS K43SM-VX101 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs HP ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 101identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K43SM-VX101 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Brown
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • K43SM-VX101 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35.6 cm (14")
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • K43SM-VX101 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K43SM-VX101 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor lithography
    • K43SM-VX101 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • K43SM-VX101 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Ivy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • K43SM-VX101 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:J1
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:L1
  • Tjunction
    • K43SM-VX101 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:100 °C
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:105 °C

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Comparison of K43SM-VX101, BKB5Q21LT
173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownGrey
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor8 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi5-3210M
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345265708
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.44 kg2.33 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm375 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm256 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.95 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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