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ASUS TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 57identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Convertible (Dual Screen)
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Full HD
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:i3-2328M
  • Processor frequency
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX010H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • IdeaPad N580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of TAICHI31-CX010H, N580
169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Dual Screen)Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui3-2328M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1922
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-boardUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 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 II
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDHC, SDXCSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 610M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Advanced Audio 2.0
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP0.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Mini VGA ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571470927
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0TC
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one53 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 source5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 2438 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.56 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers339.2 mm245 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm375 mm
HeightDiffers17.4 mm34.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® QS77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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