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ASUS Vivobook S400CA-CA129H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs Samsung ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 101identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA129H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Black
  • Touchscreen
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA129H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Yes
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:No
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA129H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA129H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA129H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:i3-3120M
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA129H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA129H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:17 W
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Vivobook S400CA-CA129H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:17
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:25

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Comparison of S400CA-CA129H, NP270E4E
169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui3-3120M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1725
Memory2 differ
Memory form factorDiffersOn-board + SO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSoundAlive
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570771465
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh48 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 h
Poweridentical
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
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm339.1 mm
DepthDiffers239 mm234.4 mm
HeightKnown for one21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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