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ASUS Vivobook S300CA-1A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop vs Samsung ATIV NP680Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 90identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook S300CA-1A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:Black, Silver
    • ATIV NP680Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook S300CA-1A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • ATIV NP680Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook S300CA-1A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ATIV NP680Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook S300CA-1A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • ATIV NP680Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook S300CA-1A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:i3-2365M
    • ATIV NP680Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook S300CA-1A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:1.4 GHz
    • ATIV NP680Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Vivobook S300CA-1A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:32 nm
    • ATIV NP680Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Vivobook S300CA-1A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:Sandy Bridge
    • ATIV NP680Z5E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of S300CA-1A, NP680Z5E
178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2365Mi5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1426
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 8850M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoundAlive
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJBL
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadClickpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security, Microsoft Office
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung SideSync S Note S Player S Gallery S Camera Evernote Settings Support Center SW Update Recovery
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7027272056
Processor codeDiffersSR0U3SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for one44 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.76 kg2.44 kg
WidthDiffers331 mm374.6 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm249.9 mm
HeightDiffers21.3 mm24.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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