Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M vs MSI Megabook CX720-0W1XBL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M

126specifications compared
35differ
91identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Aluminium
- Megabook CX720-0W1XBL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Black
Display diagonal
- U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- Megabook CX720-0W1XBL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Megabook CX720-0W1XBL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Megabook CX720-0W1XBL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Megabook CX720-0W1XBL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
- Megabook CX720-0W1XBL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:i3-350M
Processor frequency
- U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.4 GHz
- Megabook CX720-0W1XBL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2.26 GHz
Processor socket
- U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:BGA 956
- Megabook CX720-0W1XBL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:BGA 1288

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Comparison of U30JC-QX051X, CX720-0W1XBL
155 specifications	A ASUS U30JC-QX051X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M Model U30JC-QX051X View product	B MSI Megabook CX720-0W1XBL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M Model CX720-0W1XBL View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Aluminium	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-520M	i3-350M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.93 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	17
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SRS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	WI-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	47341	43529
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBPL
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.74 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, Supervisor	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	328 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	267 mm
Height (front)Differs	2 cm	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.99 cm	3.7 cm
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6

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