Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS X550CA-CJ649H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

126specifications compared
46differ
80identical
61known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- X550CA-CJ649H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Laptop
Product colour
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey, Silver
- X550CA-CJ649H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black, Silver
Form factor
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- X550CA-CJ649H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
- X550CA-CJ649H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
- X550CA-CJ649H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- X550CA-CJ649H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-4500U
- X550CA-CJ649H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
Processor cache
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):4 MB
- X550CA-CJ649H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3 MB

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Comparison of TX201LA-CQ003H, X550CA-CJ649H
187 specifications	A ASUS Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TX201LA-CQ003H View product	B ASUS X550CA-CJ649H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Model X550CA-CJ649H View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey, Silver	Black, Silver
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4500U	i3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Ivy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
SteppingDiffers	C0	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	2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
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	1100 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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	ICEpower	SonicMaster
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Orientation sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable 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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75460	65697
Processor codeDiffers	SR16Z	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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	304.9 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	193.8 mm	251 mm
HeightKnown for one	23.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	700 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	30.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	19.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	9.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source

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