Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K53U-SX291V laptop AMD E E-450 vs Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 40identical
  • 119known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K53U-SX291V laptop AMD E E-450:Brown
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K53U-SX291V laptop AMD E E-450:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • K53U-SX291V laptop AMD E E-450:AMD
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:Intel
  • Processor family
    • K53U-SX291V laptop AMD E E-450:AMD E
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K53U-SX291V laptop AMD E E-450:E-450
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:i7-2640M
  • Processor cache
    • K53U-SX291V laptop AMD E E-450:1 MB
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • K53U-SX291V laptop AMD E E-450:L2
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • K53U-SX291V laptop AMD E E-450:3 GB
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s+04W7485 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M:4 GB

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Comparison of K53U-SX291V, E420s+04W7485
193 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD EIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersE-450i7-2640M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB128 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 source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro SATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 6630M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDAMD, Intel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6320Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusDolby Home Theater v4
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
LabelflashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Network connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
TV-outNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M780GIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53464
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR03R
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.33 h
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
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 one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.88 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm349 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm23 mm
Height (front)Differs2.83 cm2.31 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.49 cm3.12 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.8 cm (13.7")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.6 cm (9.3")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.29 cm (0.9")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.05 cm (1.2")
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDigital
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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