Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Vivobook S550CA-CJ025H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop vs ASUS X550CA-XX500H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M

128specifications compared
24differ
104identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Vivobook S550CA-CJ025H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Black, Silver
- X550CA-XX500H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:Grey, Stainless steel
Touchscreen
- Vivobook S550CA-CJ025H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Yes
- X550CA-XX500H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:No
Processor generation
- Vivobook S550CA-CJ025H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- X550CA-XX500H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Vivobook S550CA-CJ025H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
- X550CA-XX500H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:i3-2365M
Processor frequency
- Vivobook S550CA-CJ025H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
- X550CA-XX500H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:1.4 GHz
Processor lithography
- Vivobook S550CA-CJ025H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:22 nm
- X550CA-XX500H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:32 nm
Processor codename
- Vivobook S550CA-CJ025H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Ivy Bridge
- X550CA-XX500H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:Sandy Bridge
Stepping
- Vivobook S550CA-CJ025H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:L1
- X550CA-XX500H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:J1

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Comparison of S550CA-CJ025H, X550CA-XX500H
155 specifications	A ASUS Vivobook S550CA-CJ025H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop Model S550CA-CJ025H View product	B ASUS X550CA-XX500H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Model X550CA-XX500H View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Grey, Stainless steel
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-3217U	i3-2365M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	14
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM76 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Processor special features5 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 lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 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	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65697	70272
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N9	SR0U3
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	44 Wh	37 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	3.42 A	3.42 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
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.3 kg
Width	380 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	266 mm	251 mm
HeightKnown for one	22 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.48 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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