Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K53E-SX524D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs ASUS K53E-SX756D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

210specifications compared
20differ
190identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- K53E-SX524D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Black, Silver
- K53E-SX756D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Brown
Display surface
- K53E-SX524D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Matt
- K53E-SX756D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Gloss
Processor family
- K53E-SX524D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
- K53E-SX756D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- K53E-SX524D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- K53E-SX756D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- K53E-SX524D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
- K53E-SX756D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
Processor frequency
- K53E-SX524D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
- K53E-SX756D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
Processor cache type
- K53E-SX524D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
- K53E-SX756D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- K53E-SX524D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023
- K53E-SX756D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988

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Comparison of K53E-SX524D, K53E-SX756D
223 specifications	A ASUS K53E-SX524D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Model K53E-SX524D View product	B ASUS K53E-SX756D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model K53E-SX756D View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Brown
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Market positioning	High performance	High performance
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceDiffers	Matt	Gloss
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2330M	i5-2430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	85C ; 100C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	24
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Number of SSDs installed	0	0
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card memory	1 GB	1 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
NVIDIA Optimus technology	No	No
Audioidentical
Audio system	2.0	2.0
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing	Altec Lansing
Built-in subwoofer	No	No
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WAV, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system full duplex	Yes	Yes
Audio system direct sound	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Swivel webcam	No	No
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Rear camera	No	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Labelflash	No	No
Disc types supported	CD, CD-R, DVD	CD, CD-R, DVD
Networkidentical
Mobile network connection	No	No
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
WWAN	Not installed	Not installed
Data network	Not supported	Not supported
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAX	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Mini VGA ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portDiffers	No	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
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
Composite video inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
S-Video port	No	No
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
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Ambient light sensor	No	No
Electronic compass	No	No
GPS (satellite)	No	No
Orientation sensor	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	No	No
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Keyboard language	Russian	Russian
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	FreeDOS	FreeDOS
Bundled softwareKnown for one	ASUS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53434	53450
Processor codeDiffers	SR04J	SR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacity	56 Wh	56 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	4.74 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
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	No	No
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD	BIOS, HDD
HDD recovery	Yes	Yes
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Wi-Fi certified	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.6 kg	2.6 kg
Width	378 mm	378 mm
Depth	253 mm	253 mm
Height	34.9 mm	34.9 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)	378 x 253 x 34.9 mm	378 x 253 x 34.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	No	No
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Battery type	6Cells	6Cells
Instant messaging (IM)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirements	19 V DC, 4.74 A, 65 W	19 V DC, 4.74 A, 65 W
Power supply type	AC\DC	AC\DC
Volume control	Digital	Digital
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Video in	0	0
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
ChipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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