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ASUS U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M vs Samsung RC NP-RC730-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 103identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
    • RC NP-RC730-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • RC NP-RC730-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Full HD
    • RC NP-RC730-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:HD+
  • Processor model
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
    • RC NP-RC730-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
    • RC NP-RC730-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
    • RC NP-RC730-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988
    • RC NP-RC730-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
  • PCI Express configurations
    • U43SD-WX037V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • RC NP-RC730-S02PL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of U43SD-WX037V, NP-RC730-S02PL
179 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBrownUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2523
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB640 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMD, IntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1200 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneGeForce GT 520MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (60-day trial)
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Update Plus Easy Display Manager Easy Battery Manager Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Adobe Acrobat Reader Samsung Support Center Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222952224
Processor codeKnown for oneSR048Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers5600 mAh48 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers60 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 one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.14 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers344 mm415.8 mm
DepthDiffers241 mm276.1 mm
Height (front)Differs2.00 mm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.18 mm3.79 cm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express

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