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ASUS K53SC-SX488V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs Dell XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 107identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SC-SX488V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Pink
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:Silver
  • HD type
    • K53SC-SX488V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:HD
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • K53SC-SX488V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K53SC-SX488V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K53SC-SX488V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:i5-2430M
  • Processor frequency
    • K53SC-SX488V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • K53SC-SX488V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • K53SC-SX488V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023
    • XPS 15z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:Socket 988

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190 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersPinkSilver
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Display1 differ
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2224
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDAHD + Waves MaxxAudio 3
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343453450
Processor codeDiffersSR04JSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers5200 mAh64 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.22 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — 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 Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.51 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm384.9 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm260.4 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.7 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
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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