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ASUS K551LB-XX227H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U vs ASUS Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ014P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 99identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • K551LB-XX227H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Laptop
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ014P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • K551LB-XX227H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Grey, Silver
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ014P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
  • Form factor
    • K551LB-XX227H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Clamshell
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ014P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • K551LB-XX227H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ014P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display resolution
    • K551LB-XX227H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ014P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • K551LB-XX227H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ014P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K551LB-XX227H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ014P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K551LB-XX227H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:i7-4500U
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ014P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-4200U

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184 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui5-4200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x4, 2x4
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterICEpower
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM86Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Orientation sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8 Pro
Processor special features5 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546075459
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR170
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery capacityDiffers65 Wh4430 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm304.9 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm193.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.1 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.5 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.4 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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