Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U36JC-RX231V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs MSI Classic CR720-259FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

128specifications compared
27differ
101identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- U36JC-RX231V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- Classic CR720-259FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- U36JC-RX231V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Classic CR720-259FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- U36JC-RX231V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Classic CR720-259FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- U36JC-RX231V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Classic CR720-259FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- U36JC-RX231V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
- Classic CR720-259FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
Processor frequency
- U36JC-RX231V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
- Classic CR720-259FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- U36JC-RX231V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288
- Classic CR720-259FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
Tjunction
- U36JC-RX231V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:105 °C
- Classic CR720-259FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:90 °C

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Comparison of U36JC-RX231V, CR720-259FR
154 specifications	A ASUS U36JC-RX231V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Model U36JC-RX231V View product	B MSI Classic CR720-259FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model CR720-259FR View product
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
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-480M	i3-370M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.93 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	18
Memoryidentical
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage2 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	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
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Trackpad	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52952	49020
Processor codeDiffers	SLC26	SLBUK
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.6 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	322 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	232 mm	267.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	19 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.7 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black

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