Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO P55VA-SO028G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop vs Samsung 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

132specifications compared
25differ
107identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO028G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black
- 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Aluminium, Black
Display diagonal
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO028G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
Processor model
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO028G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
- 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
Processor boost frequency
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO028G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.1 GHz
- 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
Processor frequency
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO028G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
- 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO028G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:25
- 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:26
Internal memory
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO028G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:4 GB
- 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:8 GB
Total storage capacity
- ASUSPRO P55VA-SO028G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:500 GB
- 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:750 GB

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Comparison of P55VA-SO028G, NP300E4E
180 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO P55VA-SO028G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop Model P55VA-SO028G View product	B Samsung 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop Model NP300E4E View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Aluminium, Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3210M	i5-3230M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	26
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM76 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8 Pro	Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 7 Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Online Backup, Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	S Player, S Gallery, S Camera, SW Update
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65708	72056
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N0	SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	4700 mAh	48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Face recognitionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, TUV, CE, FCC, BSMI, C-TICK / NZ A-Tick, CCC, CB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	234.4 mm
DepthDiffers	252 mm	339.1 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.49 cm	2.51 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.49 cm	3.15 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Technical detailsidentical
Built-in optical driveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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