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ASUS K550LD-DB51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U vs ASUS N56JN-DB71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 74identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K550LD-DB51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Grey, Silver
    • N56JN-DB71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:Black, Stainless steel
  • Display resolution
    • K550LD-DB51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • N56JN-DB71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • K550LD-DB51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:HD
    • N56JN-DB71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • K550LD-DB51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • N56JN-DB71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K550LD-DB51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • N56JN-DB71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K550LD-DB51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:i5-4200U
    • N56JN-DB71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:i7-4700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • K550LD-DB51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:2
    • N56JN-DB71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:4
  • Processor threads
    • K550LD-DB51-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:4
    • N56JN-DB71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:8

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Comparison of K550LD-DB51-CA, N56JN-DB71-CA
145 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack, Stainless steel
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 820MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers802.11gWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545975116
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh56 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A6.3 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserHDD, User, BIOS
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.7 kg
Width380 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs2.48 cm2.73 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.17 cm3.4 cm

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