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ASUS R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop vs ASUS X453MA-WX249B laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540

135specifications compared
20differ
115identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Black
- X453MA-WX249B laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:Purple
Display diagonal
- R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- X453MA-WX249B laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
- X453MA-WX249B laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:N2940
- X453MA-WX249B laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:N3540
Processor boost frequency
- R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:2.25 GHz
- X453MA-WX249B laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:2.66 GHz
Processor frequency
- R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:1.83 GHz
- X453MA-WX249B laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:2.16 GHz
Internal memory
- R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:8 GB
- X453MA-WX249B laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:2 GB
Internal memory type
- R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:DDR3-SDRAM
- X453MA-WX249B laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:DDR3L-SDRAM

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Comparison of R515MA-SX978H-BE, X453MA-WX249B
147 specifications	A ASUS R515MA-SX978H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop Model R515MA-SX978H-BE View product	B ASUS X453MA-WX249B laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540 Model X453MA-WX249B View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Purple
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD type	Not supported	Not supported
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	N2940	N3540
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.25 GHz	2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.83 GHz	2.16 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	BGA 1170	BGA 1170
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Bay Trail	Bay Trail
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	7.5 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)	4.5 W	4.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	4	4
PCI Express configurations	1x4	1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	313 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	854 MHz	896 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	854 MHz	896 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2
Audioidentical
Audio system	SonicFocus	SonicFocus
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectors	2	2
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Processor special features2 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	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	82104	82105
Processor codeDiffers	SR1YV	SR1YW
Processor package size	25 x 27 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	2	2
Battery capacity	30 Wh	30 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	33 W	33 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	1.75 A	1.75 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	UL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE	UL, CE Marking Compliance, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, RoHS
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	348 mm
DepthDiffers	252 mm	242 mm
Height	25.3 mm	25.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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