Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung 7 NP700G7A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

142specifications compared
41differ
101identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- 7 NP700G7A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
- 7 NP700G7A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
- 7 NP700G7A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- 7 NP700G7A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
- 7 NP700G7A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
Processor cores
- U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
- 7 NP700G7A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
Processor threads
- U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
- 7 NP700G7A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
Processor boost frequency
- U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
- 7 NP700G7A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz

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Comparison of U36SD-RX286V, NP700G7A-S01PL
187 specifications	A ASUS U36SD-RX286V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model U36SD-RX286V View product	B Samsung 7 NP700G7A-S01PL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Model NP700G7A-S01PL View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 cd/m²
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	i7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1224
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 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 speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	AMD Radeon HD 6970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD, Intel	AMD
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
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 cards	1	1
Graphics cardKnown for one	GeForce GT 520M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Altec Lansing	HDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
LabelflashKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	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	2
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 quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung Recovery Solution Adobe Acrobat Reader Samsung Support Center Microsoft Office Starter 2010 Windows Live Skype Cyberlink Media Suite Cyberlink Media Suite BluRay Cyberlink Youcam Control Center
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	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)	Yes	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™	Yes	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	53450	53470
Processor codeDiffers	SR04W	SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	8	8
Battery capacityDiffers	83 Wh	89 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	10 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	75 W	200 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.95 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.66 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	328 mm	409 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	276.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.04 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.99 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40.9 cm (16.1")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27.4 cm (10.8")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.02 cm (1.19")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.98 cm (1.96")
HeightKnown for one	19 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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