Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Lenovo IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

141specifications compared
30differ
111identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black
- IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Grey, Silver
Display diagonal
- U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
Processor model
- U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
- IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
Processor boost frequency
- U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
- IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
Processor frequency
- U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
- IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
- IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
PCI Express configurations
- U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
- IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:23
- IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24

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Comparison of U36SD-RX002V, U400
173 specifications	A ASUS U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Model U36SD-RX002V View product	B Lenovo IdeaPad U400 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model U400 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500:1
External displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2410M	i5-2430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	AMD Radeon HD 6470M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	AMD, Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
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	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® 82579V
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Full-size keyboardDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Alphanumeric	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52224	53450
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR04W
Processor package size	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	83 Wh	54 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	75 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.66 kg	1.98 kg
WidthDiffers	322 mm	340 mm
DepthDiffers	232 mm	230 mm
HeightDiffers	19 mm	22.6 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 cm (13.4")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23.1 cm (9.1")
Height (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.26 cm (0.89")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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