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ASUS K45A-VX242 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M vs ASUS Vivobook S300CA-C1008H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 110identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K45A-VX242 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Black
    • Vivobook S300CA-C1008H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • K45A-VX242 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Vivobook S300CA-C1008H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • K45A-VX242 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:No
    • Vivobook S300CA-C1008H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor model
    • K45A-VX242 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
    • Vivobook S300CA-C1008H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K45A-VX242 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.2 GHz
    • Vivobook S300CA-C1008H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K45A-VX242 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz
    • Vivobook S300CA-C1008H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • K45A-VX242 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:35 W
    • Vivobook S300CA-C1008H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:17 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • K45A-VX242 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.0
    • Vivobook S300CA-C1008H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.0

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Comparison of K45A-VX242, S300CA-C1008H
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-3317U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2617
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster LiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205665707
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh44 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.76 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm331 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm234 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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