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ASUS Vivobook S301LA-C1023H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs Lenovo Essential G480A-IFI(R) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 83identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook S301LA-C1023H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • Essential G480A-IFI(R) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Red
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook S301LA-C1023H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Essential G480A-IFI(R) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook S301LA-C1023H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Essential G480A-IFI(R) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook S301LA-C1023H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • Essential G480A-IFI(R) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook S301LA-C1023H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Essential G480A-IFI(R) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook S301LA-C1023H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • Essential G480A-IFI(R) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Vivobook S301LA-C1023H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • Essential G480A-IFI(R) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • Vivobook S301LA-C1023H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Haswell
    • Essential G480A-IFI(R) Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Ivy Bridge

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelRed
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCMMC, SD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 610M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterHD
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545972056
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one5186 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.75 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers331 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm230 mm
HeightKnown for one21.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.38 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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