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ASUS K53SM-SX015V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook PC

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 65differ
  • 63identical
  • 104known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53SM-SX015V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Brown
    • EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook PC:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • K53SM-SX015V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook PC:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • K53SM-SX015V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook PC:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • K53SM-SX015V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K53SM-SX015V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook PC:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K53SM-SX015V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook PC:i7-5600U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K53SM-SX015V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
    • EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook PC:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • K53SM-SX015V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook PC:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of K53SM-SX015V, EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook PC
232 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack, Silver
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-5600U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-5600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersJ1F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB0 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, SATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 5500
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.005 GB
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x1616
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MUnknown — not stated by the source
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 systemDiffersSonicFocusDTS Studio Sound
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 resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHSPA+
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel SoC
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8.1 Pro
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel RealSense 3D CameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel RealSense SnapshotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® RealSense TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Intel® Wireless-AC TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345285215
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR23V
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh50 Wh
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — 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 protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 4570 m
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.043 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 G
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown 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 kg1.34 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm237 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.31 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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