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ASUS U46E-WX052 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs ASUS X301A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M

130specifications compared
26differ
104identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- U46E-WX052 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Gold
- X301A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:White
Display diagonal
- U46E-WX052 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:35.6 cm (14")
- X301A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor model
- U46E-WX052 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
- X301A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
Processor frequency
- U46E-WX052 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
- X301A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
Processor cache type
- U46E-WX052 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
- X301A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- U46E-WX052 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023
- X301A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Socket 988
Tjunction
- U46E-WX052 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C
- X301A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:85 °C
PCI Express configurations
- U46E-WX052 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1x16, 2x8
- X301A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of U46E-WX052, X301A
153 specifications	A ASUS U46E-WX052 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Model U46E-WX052 View product	B ASUS X301A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Model X301A View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Gold	White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2330M	i3-2350M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	85C ; 100C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	MMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
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)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicFocus	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
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 quantity	0	0
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 port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	No	FreeDOS
Processor special features2 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)	No	No
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	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53434	53438
Processor codeDiffers	SR04J	SR0DN
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.74 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.08 kg	1.7 kg
WidthDiffers	333 mm	331 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	226 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.46 cm	26.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.7 cm	30 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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