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ASUS K55VD-SX696H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad T431s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3687U Laptop

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 85identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K55VD-SX696H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Brown
    • ThinkPad T431s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3687U Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K55VD-SX696H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad T431s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3687U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • K55VD-SX696H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T431s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3687U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • K55VD-SX696H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:HD
    • ThinkPad T431s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3687U Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • K55VD-SX696H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad T431s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3687U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K55VD-SX696H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad T431s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3687U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K55VD-SX696H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • ThinkPad T431s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3687U Laptop:i7-3687U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • K55VD-SX696H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • ThinkPad T431s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3687U Laptop:3.3 GHz

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185 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 cd/m²
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi7-3687U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2621
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB240 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® 610MUnknown — not stated by the source
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 base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteDHTv4
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8 Pro
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205671258
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0XH
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Poweridentical
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 one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.52 kg1.63 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm334 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm226 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.55 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.19 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.6 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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

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