Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Transformer Book T300FA-FE008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS X553MA-XX436H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop

113specifications compared
58differ
55identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer Book T300FA-FE008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- X553MA-XX436H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Transformer Book T300FA-FE008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):Blue, Silver
- X553MA-XX436H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Black
Form factor
- Transformer Book T300FA-FE008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- X553MA-XX436H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Transformer Book T300FA-FE008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
- X553MA-XX436H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- Transformer Book T300FA-FE008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
- X553MA-XX436H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- Transformer Book T300FA-FE008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10
- X553MA-XX436H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:N2940
Processor cores
- Transformer Book T300FA-FE008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):2
- X553MA-XX436H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:4
Processor boost frequency
- Transformer Book T300FA-FE008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):2 GHz
- X553MA-XX436H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:2.25 GHz

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Comparison of T300FA-FE008H, X553MA-XX436H-BE
171 specifications	A ASUS Transformer Book T300FA-FE008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model T300FA-FE008H View product	B ASUS X553MA-XX436H-BE Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop Model X553MA-XX436H-BE View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Blue, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31.8 cm (12.5")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ M	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y10	N2940
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.25 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	1.83 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1170
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Bay Trail
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	95 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2, 1x4	1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1067 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	On-board	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	64 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), SDXC	MMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5300	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	100 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	854 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	800 MHz	854 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	11.2/12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicFocus
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 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) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutDiffers	QWERTY	AZERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 8
Processor special features15 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 lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83610	82104
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR1YV
Processor package sizeDiffers	30 x 16.5 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	2	2
Battery capacity	30 Wh	30 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
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 currentDiffers	2.37 A	1.75 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	CE Marking Compliance ;FCC Compliance;BSMI ;Japan VCCI Compliance ;CCC;CB;EPEAT;EU Flower;E-standby;Energy star	UL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	308.5 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	207 mm	252 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one	9.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.03 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	800 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	30.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	20.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	9.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source

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