Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K43TK AMD A6 A6-3420M vs ASUS K55N-SX033Q AMD A8 A8-4500M

82specifications compared
24differ
58identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- K43TK AMD A6 A6-3420M:Brown
- K55N-SX033Q AMD A8 A8-4500M:Black
Display diagonal
- K43TK AMD A6 A6-3420M:35.6 cm (14")
- K55N-SX033Q AMD A8 A8-4500M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- K43TK AMD A6 A6-3420M:AMD A6
- K55N-SX033Q AMD A8 A8-4500M:AMD A8
Processor model
- K43TK AMD A6 A6-3420M:A6-3420M
- K55N-SX033Q AMD A8 A8-4500M:A8-4500M
Processor frequency
- K43TK AMD A6 A6-3420M:1.5 GHz
- K55N-SX033Q AMD A8 A8-4500M:1.9 GHz
Internal memory
- K43TK AMD A6 A6-3420M:4 GB
- K55N-SX033Q AMD A8 A8-4500M:8 GB
Memory clock speed
- K43TK AMD A6 A6-3420M:1333 MHz
- K55N-SX033Q AMD A8 A8-4500M:1600 MHz
Optical drive type
- K43TK AMD A6 A6-3420M:DVD Super Multi DL
- K55N-SX033Q AMD A8 A8-4500M:DVD Super Multi

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Comparison of K43TK, K55N-SX033Q
100 specifications	A ASUS K43TK AMD A6 A6-3420M Model K43TK View product	B ASUS K55N-SX033Q AMD A8 A8-4500M Model K55N-SX033Q View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Brown	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A6	AMD A8
Processor modelDiffers	A6-3420M	A8-4500M
Processor cores	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	1.9 GHz
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	Socket FS1 uPGA	Socket FS1 uPGA
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Radeon HD 7670M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 6000	AMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 6250	AMD Radeon HD 7640G
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing	Altec Lansing
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
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
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	AMD A70M	AMD A70M
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	No	Windows 7 Home Basic
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	50 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	4.74 A	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	348 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	242 mm	252 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.95 cm	3.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.48 cm	3.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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