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ASUS R453LA-WX174H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop vs ASUS R556LA-XX289H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 123identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • R453LA-WX174H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • R556LA-XX289H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • R453LA-WX174H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • R556LA-XX289H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • R453LA-WX174H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • R556LA-XX289H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • R453LA-WX174H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
    • R556LA-XX289H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:i3-4030U
  • Processor frequency
    • R453LA-WX174H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • R556LA-XX289H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:1.9 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • R453LA-WX174H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:6 GB
    • R556LA-XX289H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • R453LA-WX174H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:508 GB
    • R556LA-XX289H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:500 GB
  • Storage media
    • R453LA-WX174H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:HDD+SSD
    • R556LA-XX289H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:HDD

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Comparison of R453LA-WX174H, R556LA-XX289H
157 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ui3-4030U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations4x1, 2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers508 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version1212
On-board graphics card ID0xA160xA16
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectors44
Number of SATA III connectors44
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8.1
Processor special features5 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 TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware Version9.59.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYesYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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)DiffersNoYes
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
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)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101681018
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR1EN
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current3.42 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersUL;KCC;NCC;CE Marking Compliance ;FCC Compliance;BSMI ;Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance;CCC;CB;EPEAT;EU Flower;E-standby;Energy starUL;TUV;KCC;NCC;CE Marking Compliance ;FCC Compliance;BSMI ;CCC;EPEAT;EU Flower;Energy star
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers241 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers24.8 mm25.8 mm

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