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ASUS K53SD-SX138D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs Lenovo ThinkPad X230T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 88identical
  • 76known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SD-SX138D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Brown
    • ThinkPad X230T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
  • Form factor
    • K53SD-SX138D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Clamshell
    • ThinkPad X230T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Swivel)
  • Display diagonal
    • K53SD-SX138D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad X230T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor generation
    • K53SD-SX138D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad X230T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Hybrid (2-in-1):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K53SD-SX138D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • ThinkPad X230T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-3320M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K53SD-SX138D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
    • ThinkPad X230T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Hybrid (2-in-1):3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K53SD-SX138D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • ThinkPad X230T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Hybrid (2-in-1):2.6 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • K53SD-SX138D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
    • ThinkPad X230T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Hybrid (2-in-1):22 nm

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215 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
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500:1
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi5-3320M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2526
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB180 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusDolby Advanced Audio 2.0
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
2G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGPRS
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHSPA, HSPA+, WCDMA
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, WWAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® QM77 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345264896
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR0MY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh62 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — 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
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
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm228.7 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.3 mm
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 (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.12 cm (1.23")
Height (front)Known for one3.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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