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ASUS K53E-XR1-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M vs Lenovo IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 97identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53E-XR1-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Red
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Brown
  • Processor family
    • K53E-XR1-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K53E-XR1-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K53E-XR1-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor frequency
    • K53E-XR1-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • K53E-XR1-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:32 nm
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • K53E-XR1-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Sandy Bridge
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • K53E-XR1-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:J1
    • IdeaPad Z500A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:L1

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Comparison of K53E-XR1-RD, Z500A
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBrown
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2310Mi5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2126
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumFreeDOS
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222072056
Processor codeDiffersSR04SSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 h
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — 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
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm375 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm263 mm
Height (front)Differs2.83 cm9.7 mm
Height (rear)Differs3.49 cm2.54 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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