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ASUS K53SC-SX016X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Lenovo ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 97identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SC-SX016X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Brown
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
  • Form factor
    • K53SC-SX016X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Clamshell
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Swivel)
  • Display diagonal
    • K53SC-SX016X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor model
    • K53SC-SX016X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-2520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K53SC-SX016X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K53SC-SX016X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • K53SC-SX016X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):Socket 988
  • PCI Express configurations
    • K53SC-SX016X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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183 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Swivel)
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2325
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MXNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BT
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardDiffersYesNo
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452229
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR048
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh66 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm228.7 mm
Height (front)Differs2.8 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm3.13 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.5 cm (12")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.9 cm (9")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.79 cm (1.1")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.12 cm (1.23")
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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