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ASUS U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung 4 NP400B5B-A01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 99identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Housing material
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Aluminium
    • 4 NP400B5B-A01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Metal
  • Display diagonal
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 4 NP400B5B-A01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 4 NP400B5B-A01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Full HD
    • 4 NP400B5B-A01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:HD+
  • Processor family
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 4 NP400B5B-A01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 4 NP400B5B-A01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • 4 NP400B5B-A01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
  • Processor frequency
    • U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • 4 NP400B5B-A01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz

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Comparison of U36SD-RX286V, NP400B5B-A01PL
187 specifications
Design1 differ
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumMetal
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi3-2310M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2421
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersAMD, IntelIntel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneGeForce GT 520MUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAltec LansingHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LabelflashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security, Absolute Data Protection
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Recovery Solution Samsung Update Plus Easy Display Manger Easy Battery Manager Easy Network Manager Easy Partition Manager Adobe Acrobat Reader
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345052220
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers83 Wh66 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers75 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.95 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm370 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm248.3 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.86 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.53 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.8 cm (14.5")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.6 cm (9.7")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.84 cm (1.12")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.51 cm (1.38")
HeightKnown for one19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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