Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K50AF-SX012V laptop M520 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 27identical
  • 91known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • K50AF-SX012V laptop M520:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • K50AF-SX012V laptop M520:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • K50AF-SX012V laptop M520:16:9
    • ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:16:10
  • Processor model
    • K50AF-SX012V laptop M520:M520
    • ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:SU9600
  • Processor frequency
    • K50AF-SX012V laptop M520:2.3 GHz
    • ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K50AF-SX012V laptop M520:1 MB
    • ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:3 MB
  • Internal memory type
    • K50AF-SX012V laptop M520:DDR2-SDRAM
    • ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • K50AF-SX012V laptop M520:6 GB
    • ThinkPad X301 SU9600-1.6 ULV 2X2GB + HARDPAC 3YR ONSITE L45 NBD:4 GB

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138 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250:1
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersM520SU9600
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 956
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.050 - 1.150 V
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5145Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.384 GB
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHD SRS PSHigh Definition AD1984
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast Ethernet, WLAN10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Wireless technologyDiffersWi-Fi802.11 a/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one88Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard key pitchKnown for one1.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security 2009Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37264
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGEX
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one2200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — 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
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source318 x 231 x 23 mm
WidthKnown for one370 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one256 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one3.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.55 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source

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