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ASUS N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U vs ASUS TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 59identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Metallic
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Black
  • Form factor
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Clamshell
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Convertible (Dual Screen)
  • Display diagonal
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:i5-4200U
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:2.6 GHz
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz

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Comparison of N550LF-CK026H, TAICHI31-CX010H
186 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersMetallicBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Dual Screen)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui7-3517U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 745MNot available
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 familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerBang & OlufsenBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® QS77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features9 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 TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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 TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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)DiffersNoYes
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)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545965714
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers59 Wh53 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, CE, FCC, BSMI, C-TICK / NZ A-Tick, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, WEEE, Erp 2013Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.56 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm339.2 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm228 mm
HeightDiffers27.7 mm17.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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