Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS UL30A-QX131X, AU vs Lenovo ThinkPad W500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock

101specifications compared
34differ
67identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- UL30A-QX131X, AU:33.8 cm (13.3")
- ThinkPad W500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- UL30A-QX131X, AU:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad W500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- UL30A-QX131X, AU:16:9
- ThinkPad W500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:16:10
Processor model
- UL30A-QX131X, AU:SU7300
- ThinkPad W500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:T9600
Processor frequency
- UL30A-QX131X, AU:1.3 GHz
- ThinkPad W500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- UL30A-QX131X, AU:3 MB
- ThinkPad W500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:6 MB
Processor cache type
- UL30A-QX131X, AU:Smart Cache
- ThinkPad W500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:L2
Processor front side bus
- UL30A-QX131X, AU:800 MHz
- ThinkPad W500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:1066 MHz

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Comparison of UL30A-QX131X, AU, ThinkPad W500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock
137 specifications	A ASUS UL30A-QX131X, AU View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad W500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	SU7300	T9600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.3 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	10 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.5
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	AMD Mobility FireGL V5700
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Conexant CX20561-12Z
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
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GS45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	ASUSDVD 6-in-1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42791	35563
Processor codeDiffers	SLGYV	SLG9F
Processor package sizeDiffers	22 x 22 mm	35 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	40 W	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	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
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	2.63 kg
WidthDiffers	322 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	233 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	26.4 mm	33.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.48 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.46 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	V.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Professional
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.3 h

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