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ASUS N56VZ-S3289H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs ASUS X502CA-XX009H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 87identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VZ-S3289H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • X502CA-XX009H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black
  • Display resolution
    • N56VZ-S3289H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X502CA-XX009H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • N56VZ-S3289H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Full HD
    • X502CA-XX009H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:HD
  • Processor family
    • N56VZ-S3289H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X502CA-XX009H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • N56VZ-S3289H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X502CA-XX009H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • N56VZ-S3289H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
    • X502CA-XX009H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VZ-S3289H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • X502CA-XX009H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • N56VZ-S3289H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:35 W
    • X502CA-XX009H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:17 W

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166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi3-3217U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2518
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
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
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PROSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650MNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
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
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570865697
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh38 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
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 oneHDD, User, BIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.86 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm253 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.73 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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