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ASUS N55SL-MS1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs Samsung RC NP-RC730-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 126identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • N55SL-MS1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • RC NP-RC730-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • N55SL-MS1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • RC NP-RC730-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • N55SL-MS1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Full HD
    • RC NP-RC730-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:HD+
  • Internal memory
    • N55SL-MS1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8 GB
    • RC NP-RC730-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:6 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • N55SL-MS1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2 x 4 GB
    • RC NP-RC730-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • N55SL-MS1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:750 GB
    • RC NP-RC730-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • N55SL-MS1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:750 GB
    • RC NP-RC730-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1 TB
  • HDD speed
    • N55SL-MS1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:7200 RPM
    • RC NP-RC730-S0BDE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:5400 RPM

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187 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-2670QMi7-2670QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1224BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD2D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2222
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO Duo, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Number of discrete graphics cards11
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusHDA
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® HM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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)NoNo
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)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID5347053470
Processor codeSR02SSR02S
Processor package size31 mm31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh57.7 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one120 WUnknown — 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm411.4 mm
DepthDiffers261 mm272.8 mm
Height (front)Differs3.7 cm3.16 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.75 cm3.94 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
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

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