Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs Lenovo T430u + 0A65685

73specifications compared
28differ
45identical
104known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:White
- T430u + 0A65685:Black
Display diagonal
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- T430u + 0A65685:35.6 cm (14")
Processor generation
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- T430u + 0A65685:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
- T430u + 0A65685:i5-3317UM
Processor boost frequency
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
- T430u + 0A65685:2.6 GHz
Processor cache type
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Smart Cache
- T430u + 0A65685:L3
Memory clock speed
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1333 MHz
- T430u + 0A65685:1600 MHz
Total storage capacity
- U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:750 GB
- T430u + 0A65685:524 GB

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Comparison of U36SG-161C2450M, T430u + 0A65685
177 specifications	A ASUS U36SG-161C2450M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Model U36SG-161C2450M View product	B Lenovo T430u + 0A65685 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Processor4 differ
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2450M	i5-3317UM
Processor threadsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for one	2.5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Sandy Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	25	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slots (available)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	524 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	mSATA
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 610M	Not available
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1300 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM65 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	53452	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR04Z	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	3
Battery capacityKnown for one	83 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	75 W	65 W
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.66 kg	1.85 kg
WidthDiffers	328 mm	340 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	236 mm
HeightDiffers	19 mm	21 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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