Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM vs Samsung R580 15.6"

129specifications compared
28differ
101identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Samsung R580 15.6" (2.53 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Samsung R580 15.6" has 15°C more tjunction than the ASUS U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM (105 °C vs 90 °C). The ASUS U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM has 3 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Samsung R580 15.6" (19 vs 16). Only the Samsung R580 15.6" has Bluetooth. Only the Samsung R580 15.6" has ExpressCard slot.

Product colour
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:Silver
- R580 15.6":Black, Red
Display diagonal
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:33.8 cm (13.3")
- R580 15.6":39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor generation
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:Intel® Core™ i3
- R580 15.6":3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:i3-380M
- R580 15.6":i3-330M
Processor frequency
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:2.53 GHz
- R580 15.6":2.13 GHz
Processor socket
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:PGA988
- R580 15.6":BGA 1288
Tjunction
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:90 °C
- R580 15.6":105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM:19
- R580 15.6":16

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Comparison of U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM, R580 15.6"
158 specifications	A ASUS U30JC-QX186X CI3-380 2.53GHZ 500GB 4GB 13.3 DVD RW W7P/XPM View product	B Samsung R580 15.6"View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black, Red
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor6 differ
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i3-330M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.13 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1288
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C2
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	16
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS PS	HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SRS 3D
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not installed
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard key pitchKnown for one	1.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office Professional 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adobe Acrobat Reader Easy Battery Manager Easy Display Manger Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Samsung Support Center Samsung Update Plus
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Home Premium (32b)
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	47663
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBNF
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	60 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
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD, User	BIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	328 mm	379.8 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	2 cm	3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.99 cm	3.67 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	379.8 x 255.5 x 30.3 mm
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee Virus Scan
Power supply typeDiffers	AC/DC	AC
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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