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ASUS N55SF-SX218V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Lenovo ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 90identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N55SF-SX218V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black, Silver
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
  • Form factor
    • N55SF-SX218V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Clamshell
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Swivel)
  • Display diagonal
    • N55SF-SX218V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor family
    • N55SF-SX218V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N55SF-SX218V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N55SF-SX218V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-2520M
  • Processor cores
    • N55SF-SX218V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):2
  • Processor threads
    • N55SF-SX218V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
    • ThinkPad X220t Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Hybrid (2-in-1):4

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Comparison of N55SF-SX218V, X220t
185 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Swivel)
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHybrid (2-in-1)
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi5-2520M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersD2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2225
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO Duo, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusHDA
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN, BT
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347052229
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR048
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh66 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers261 mm228.7 mm
Height (front)Differs3.7 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.75 cm3.13 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.5 cm (12")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.9 cm (9")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.79 cm (1.1")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.12 cm (1.23")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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