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ASUS N55SF-S1093V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop vs LG A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

138specifications compared
37differ
101identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- N55SF-S1093V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Black, Silver
- A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Black
Display resolution
- N55SF-S1093V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- N55SF-S1093V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Full HD
- A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:HD
Processor family
- N55SF-S1093V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- N55SF-S1093V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- N55SF-S1093V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:i7-2630QM
- A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
Processor cores
- N55SF-S1093V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:4
- A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2
Processor threads
- N55SF-S1093V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop:8
- A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:4

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Comparison of N55SF-S1093V, A515-K.AE21G
161 specifications	A ASUS N55SF-S1093V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Laptop Model N55SF-S1093V View product	B LG A series A515-K.AE21G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Model A515-K.AE21G View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	i5-2520M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	25
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO Duo, SD	MMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	1 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installed	1	1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster	HD
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Pre-installed softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton AntiVirus 2011
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LG Smart Software, LG Media Funtasia, CyberLink DVD Suite
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52219	52229
Processor codeDiffers	SR02Y	SR048
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	4400 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	379 mm	375 mm
DepthDiffers	261 mm	249 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.6 cm
HeightKnown for one	37 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	Yes	AC
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM65 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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