Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U30SD-RX149X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs ASUS U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 101identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • U30SD-RX149X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U30SD-RX149X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U30SD-RX149X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:i7-2620M
  • Processor frequency
    • U30SD-RX149X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • U30SD-RX149X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:3 MB
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • U30SD-RX149X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:Smart Cache
  • Tjunction
    • U30SD-RX149X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:100 °C
  • PCI Express configurations
    • U30SD-RX149X Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1x16, 2x8
    • U36SD-RX278X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of U30SD-RX149X, U36SD-RX278X
164 specifications
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi7-2620M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2227
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Storage2 differ
HDD capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, AC3, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343452231
Processor codeDiffersSR04JSR041
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W75 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.95 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.98 kg1.66 kg
Height (front)Known for one2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.99 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 mm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V, 19VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h

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