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ASUS N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs ASUS S56CB-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U

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  • 150specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 107identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Silver
    • S56CB-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:Black, Stainless steel
  • Display resolution
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • S56CB-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Full HD
    • S56CB-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:Not supported
  • Processor model
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
    • S56CB-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:i7-3537U
  • Processor cores
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
    • S56CB-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:2
  • Processor threads
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:8
    • S56CB-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz
    • S56CB-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VB-S3181H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2.4 GHz
    • S56CB-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:2 GHz

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Comparison of N56VB-S3181H, S56CB-DS71-CA
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Stainless steel
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDNot supported
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-3630QMi7-3537U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersE1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2420
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSonicMaster Lite
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front cameraDiffersYesNo
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7145972054
Processor codeDiffersSR0UXSR0XG
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh44 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A3.42 A
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, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.3 kg
DepthDiffers255 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.72 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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