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ASUS N56VM-S4107V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs ASUS X550LB-XX181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 71identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VM-S4107V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • X550LB-XX181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Grey, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • N56VM-S4107V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X550LB-XX181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • N56VM-S4107V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Full HD
    • X550LB-XX181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • N56VM-S4107V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X550LB-XX181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • N56VM-S4107V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X550LB-XX181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • N56VM-S4107V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • X550LB-XX181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:i7-4500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56VM-S4107V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • X550LB-XX181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VM-S4107V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • X550LB-XX181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of N56VM-S4107V, X550LB-XX181H
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelGrey, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi7-4500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x42x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PROSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)DiffersYesNo
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-i
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570875460
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR16Z
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh37 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersHDD, User, BIOSBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.3 kg
Width380 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm251 mm
Height (front)Differs2.72 cm2.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.24 cm3.17 cm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — 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
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84713000Unknown — not stated by the source

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