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ASUS K53E-BBR14 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs ASUS Vivobook S500CA-SI30401U laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 98identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53E-BBR14 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Brown
    • Vivobook S500CA-SI30401U laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black, Stainless steel
  • Touchscreen
    • K53E-BBR14 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:No
    • Vivobook S500CA-SI30401U laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Yes
  • Processor family
    • K53E-BBR14 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook S500CA-SI30401U laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • K53E-BBR14 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook S500CA-SI30401U laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • K53E-BBR14 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • Vivobook S500CA-SI30401U laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • K53E-BBR14 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • Vivobook S500CA-SI30401U laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • K53E-BBR14 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
    • Vivobook S500CA-SI30401U laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • K53E-BBR14 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge
    • Vivobook S500CA-SI30401U laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Ivy Bridge

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167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack, Stainless steel
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi3-3217U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2518
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — 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
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
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
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345265697
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh44 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm259 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.83 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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