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ASUS K551LN-0042A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U vs NEC LaVie S LS700/SS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 87identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K551LN-0042A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Grey, Silver
    • LaVie S LS700/SS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:Red
  • Display resolution
    • K551LN-0042A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • LaVie S LS700/SS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • K551LN-0042A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • LaVie S LS700/SS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K551LN-0042A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • LaVie S LS700/SS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K551LN-0042A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:i5-4200U
    • LaVie S LS700/SS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:i7-4702MQ
  • Processor cores
    • K551LN-0042A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:2
    • LaVie S LS700/SS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • K551LN-0042A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:4
    • LaVie S LS700/SS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K551LN-0042A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:2.6 GHz
    • LaVie S LS700/SS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ Laptop:3.2 GHz

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Comparison of K551LN-0042A4200U, LS700/SS
177 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverRed
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui7-4702MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
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
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 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
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — 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
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840MNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
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 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.792 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteHigh Definition Audio, Waves, MaxxVolume SD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.92 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces4 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 quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
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 Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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)NoNo
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® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545975119
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR15J
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 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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
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 slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm379 mm
Depth258 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers22.5 mm27.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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