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ASUS U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs ASUS U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 123identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:25
  • Internal memory
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4 GB
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:6 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:500 GB
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:750 GB

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Comparison of U36SD-RX286V, U43SD-WX037V
167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2425
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAltec LansingSonicFocus
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM65 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345052229
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR048
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers83 Wh5600 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers75 W60 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.95 A4.74 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg2.14 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm344 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm241 mm
HeightKnown for one19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.00 mm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.18 mm

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