Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K55A-SX535H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs ASUS K56CA-XX156H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 108identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K55A-SX535H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Brown
    • K56CA-XX156H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • K55A-SX535H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • K56CA-XX156H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • K55A-SX535H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • K56CA-XX156H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • K55A-SX535H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • K56CA-XX156H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • K55A-SX535H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • K56CA-XX156H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • K55A-SX535H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:35 W
    • K56CA-XX156H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:17 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • K55A-SX535H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.0
    • K56CA-XX156H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2.0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • K55A-SX535H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:26
    • K56CA-XX156H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:18

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Comparison of K55A-SX535H, K56CA-XX156H
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack, Silver
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2618
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205665697
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm266 mm
Height (front)Differs2.55 cm2.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.19 cm2.1 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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