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ASUS Transformer Book TP500LA-SB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Samsung 9 NT910S5KI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop

126specifications compared
53differ
73identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer Book TP500LA-SB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- 9 NT910S5KI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Transformer Book TP500LA-SB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
- 9 NT910S5KI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Silver
Form factor
- Transformer Book TP500LA-SB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- 9 NT910S5KI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Clamshell
Display resolution
- Transformer Book TP500LA-SB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Hybrid (2-in-1):1366 x 768 pixels
- 9 NT910S5KI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Transformer Book TP500LA-SB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- 9 NT910S5KI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:No
HD type
- Transformer Book TP500LA-SB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Hybrid (2-in-1):HD
- 9 NT910S5KI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Full HD
Processor family
- Transformer Book TP500LA-SB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
- 9 NT910S5KI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Transformer Book TP500LA-SB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Hybrid (2-in-1):4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- 9 NT910S5KI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of TP500LA-SB31-CB, NT910S5KI
173 specifications	A ASUS Transformer Book TP500LA-SB31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TP500LA-SB31-CB View product	B Samsung 9 NT910S5KI Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop Model NT910S5KI View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39.6 cm
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-4030U	i5-5200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	2.2 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 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series	Intel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	4x1, 2x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	750 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Graphics6 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 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x1616
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster Lite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Dolby technologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Home Theater
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Clickpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	S PhotoStudio S Player + Samsung Link Samsung SideSync
Processor special features11 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
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81018	85212
Processor codeDiffers	SR1EN	SR23Y
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	44 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	1.55 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	374 mm
DepthDiffers	258 mm	249.5 mm
HeightDiffers	22 mm	16.9 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source

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