Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs ASUS X501A-XX001R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M

116specifications compared
33differ
83identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Silver
- X501A-XX001R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:White
Display resolution
- N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
- X501A-XX001R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Full HD
- X501A-XX001R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:HD
Processor family
- N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
- X501A-XX001R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- X501A-XX001R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
- X501A-XX001R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
Processor frequency
- N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
- X501A-XX001R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
Tjunction
- N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:100 °C
- X501A-XX001R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:85 °C

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Comparison of N55SF-S1359V, X501A-XX001R
134 specifications	A ASUS N55SF-S1359V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model N55SF-S1359V View product	B ASUS X501A-XX001R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Model X501A-XX001R View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	White
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
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	i3-2350M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 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 seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 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 version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD	MMC, SD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M	Not available
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	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audio1 differ
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
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
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Basic
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	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 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 Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
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 Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53450	53438
Processor codeDiffers	SR04W	SR0DN
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	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
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	47 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	2.07 kg
WidthDiffers	379 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	261 mm	253 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.5 cm	2.65 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.55 cm	3.23 cm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM65 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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