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ASUS N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U vs Lenovo IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 68identical
  • 79known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Metallic
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:Black
  • HD type
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Full HD
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:i5-4200U
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:i3-2328M
  • Processor frequency
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:1.6 GHz
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Smart Cache
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:L3
  • Processor socket
    • N550LF-CK026H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:BGA 1168
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:PGA988

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202 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersMetallicBlack
Display1 differ
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui3-2328M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 745MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610M
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 modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x116
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumDolby Advanced Audio 2.0
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
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)802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
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
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
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
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features12 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545970927
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR0TC
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one59 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — 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 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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers383 mm245 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm375 mm
HeightDiffers27.7 mm34.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 2438 m

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