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ASUS Transformer Book T300LA-C4006H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs Lenovo Essential G480A-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 77identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Transformer Book T300LA-C4006H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Grey, Silver
    • Essential G480A-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
  • Form factor
    • Transformer Book T300LA-C4006H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Convertible (Detachable)
    • Essential G480A-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Transformer Book T300LA-C4006H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Essential G480A-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Transformer Book T300LA-C4006H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Essential G480A-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • Transformer Book T300LA-C4006H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Essential G480A-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Transformer Book T300LA-C4006H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • Essential G480A-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Transformer Book T300LA-C4006H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Essential G480A-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Transformer Book T300LA-C4006H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • Essential G480A-IFI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz

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205 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitiveUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
FSB ParityNoNo
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
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.65 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
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
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, DVD
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545972056
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.37 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 4570 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers216 mm230 mm
HeightDiffers22.5 mm33.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source

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