Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Transformer Book TP550LA-QB52T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS X551CA-QS31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

127specifications compared
43differ
84identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer Book TP550LA-QB52T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- X551CA-QS31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Laptop
Product colour
- Transformer Book TP550LA-QB52T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
- X551CA-QS31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black
Form factor
- Transformer Book TP550LA-QB52T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- X551CA-QS31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Clamshell
Touchscreen
- Transformer Book TP550LA-QB52T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- X551CA-QS31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:No
Processor family
- Transformer Book TP550LA-QB52T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- X551CA-QS31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Transformer Book TP550LA-QB52T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- X551CA-QS31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Transformer Book TP550LA-QB52T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-4210U
- X551CA-QS31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
Processor frequency
- Transformer Book TP550LA-QB52T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):1.7 GHz
- X551CA-QS31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of TP550LA-QB52T-CB, X551CA-QS31-CB
169 specifications	A ASUS Transformer Book TP550LA-QB52T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TP550LA-QB52T-CB View product	B ASUS X551CA-QS31-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Model X551CA-QS31-CB View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4210U	i3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Ivy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
SteppingDiffers	D0	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC	MMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features12 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81016	65697
Processor codeDiffers	SR1EF	SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	4
Battery capacityDiffers	38 Wh	37 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers	3.42 A	2.37 A
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.15 kg
DepthDiffers	261 mm	251 mm
HeightKnown for one	27.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.09 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.66 cm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
64-bit computingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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