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ASUS X450CA-WX214D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs MSI S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 101identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X450CA-WX214D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Grey, Silver
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:White
  • Display diagonal
    • X450CA-WX214D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:35.6 cm (14")
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • X450CA-WX214D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • X450CA-WX214D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X450CA-WX214D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:i5-3337U
  • Internal memory
    • X450CA-WX214D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2 GB
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:8 GB
  • Memory clock speed
    • X450CA-WX214D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1600 MHz
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:1333 MHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • X450CA-WX214D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:500 GB
    • S Series S30-088TW laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:750 GB

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Comparison of X450CA-WX214D, S30-088TW
162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverWhite
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor4 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui5-3337U
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersRS-MMC, SD, SDIOMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterTHX
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569772055
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR0XL
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one37 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 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 one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, KCC, NCC, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy starUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.4 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers241 mm227 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.8 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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