Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K50IJ-SX298X, AU vs ASUS UL50AG-XX040V, UK

88specifications compared
29differ
59identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- K50IJ-SX298X, AU:T5870
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:SU7300
Processor frequency
- K50IJ-SX298X, AU:2 GHz
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:1.3 GHz
Processor cache
- K50IJ-SX298X, AU:2 MB
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:3 MB
Processor cache type
- K50IJ-SX298X, AU:L2
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- K50IJ-SX298X, AU:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:BGA 956
Processor lithography
- K50IJ-SX298X, AU:65 nm
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:45 nm
Stepping
- K50IJ-SX298X, AU:M0
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- K50IJ-SX298X, AU:35 W
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:10 W

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Comparison of K50IJ-SX298X, AU, UL50AG-XX040V, UK
129 specifications	A ASUS K50IJ-SX298X, AU View product	B ASUS UL50AG-XX040V, UK View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T5870	SU7300
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Penryn
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	M0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	10 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	800 MHz	800 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel GMA X4500M	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing	Altec Lansing
Audio systemKnown for one	Azalia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system full duplexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 b/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GL40 Express	Intel® GS45 Express
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Trend Micro Internet Security 2009
Bundled softwareDiffers	ASUS DVD 6-in-1 Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 ASUS	ASUSDVD 6-in-1
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37034	42791
Processor codeDiffers	SLAZR	SLGYV
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	3.42 A	4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.15 kg
WidthDiffers	370 mm	386 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	259 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.55 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source

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