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ASUS N53SN-S1280V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS VX7-SZ117V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 123identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total storage capacity
    • N53SN-S1280V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:750 GB
    • VX7-SZ117V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1 TB
  • Number of HDDs installed
    • N53SN-S1280V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1
    • VX7-SZ117V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • N53SN-S1280V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 550M
    • VX7-SZ117V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
  • Audio system
    • N53SN-S1280V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:SonicFocus
    • VX7-SZ117V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Azalia
  • Wireless technology
    • N53SN-S1280V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:802.11b/g/n
    • VX7-SZ117V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Wi-Fi
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • N53SN-S1280V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:0
    • VX7-SZ117V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • N53SN-S1280V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:0
    • VX7-SZ117V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1
  • Number of battery cells
    • N53SN-S1280V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:6
    • VX7-SZ117V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8

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Comparison of N53SN-S1280V, VX7-SZ117V
151 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-2630QMi7-2630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequency2 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2020
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneBlu-Ray DVD ComboUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 550MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusAzalia
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11b/g/nWi-Fi
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID5221952219
Processor codeSR02YSR02Y
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacity5200 mAh5200 mAh
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A7.7 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19 V19.5 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.82 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm402 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm309 mm
Height (front)Differs3.05 cm5 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.05 cm5.79 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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