Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N550JK-CN309H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ vs ASUS X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®

123specifications compared
67differ
56identical
57known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- N550JK-CN309H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:Aluminium, Stainless steel
- X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:Black
Display diagonal
- N550JK-CN309H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
- X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- N550JK-CN309H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
- X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- N550JK-CN309H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
- X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- N550JK-CN309H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:i7-4710HQ
- X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:B970
Processor cores
- N550JK-CN309H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:4
- X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:2
Processor threads
- N550JK-CN309H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:8
- X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:2
Processor frequency
- N550JK-CN309H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:2.5 GHz
- X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium®:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of N550JK-CN309H, X401A-B970
180 specifications	A ASUS N550JK-CN309H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Model N550JK-CN309H View product	B ASUS X401A-B970 laptop Intel® Pentium® Model X401A-B970 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Aluminium, Stainless steel	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4710HQ	B970
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Sandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	47 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	320 GB
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, MMC, SDXC	SD, MMC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	NVIDIA® GeForce® G210M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x416	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster Premium	SonicMaster Lite
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerDiffers	Bang & Olufsen	Altec Lansing
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,1000,100 Mbit/s	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM86	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features21 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x, VT-d	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78930	63915
Processor codeDiffers	SR1PX	SR0J2
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	65 W
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.76 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	344 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	241 mm
HeightKnown for one	27.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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