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ASUS K53E-SX061V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 101identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • K53E-SX061V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • K53E-SX061V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K53E-SX061V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K53E-SX061V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor frequency
    • K53E-SX061V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • PCI Express configurations
    • K53E-SX061V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • K53E-SX061V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:23
  • Optical drive type
    • K53E-SX061V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:DVD Super Multi
    • ThinkPad Edge E420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:DVD-RW

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Comparison of K53E-SX061V, E420
164 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500:1
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2123
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, MP3, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222052224
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04SUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh57 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.2 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm343.4 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm233.6 mm
Height (front)Differs2.83 cm2.87 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.49 cm3.64 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.3 cm (13.5")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.4 cm (9.2")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.87 cm (1.13")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.63 cm (1.43")
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V, 19VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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