Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X501A-WH01 laptop Intel® Celeron® B820 vs ASUS X551MA-SX101D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520

122specifications compared
41differ
81identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- X501A-WH01 laptop Intel® Celeron® B820:Intel® Celeron®
- X551MA-SX101D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- X501A-WH01 laptop Intel® Celeron® B820:B820
- X551MA-SX101D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:N3520
Processor cores
- X501A-WH01 laptop Intel® Celeron® B820:2
- X551MA-SX101D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:4
Processor threads
- X501A-WH01 laptop Intel® Celeron® B820:2
- X551MA-SX101D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:4
Processor frequency
- X501A-WH01 laptop Intel® Celeron® B820:1.7 GHz
- X551MA-SX101D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:2.17 GHz
Processor socket
- X501A-WH01 laptop Intel® Celeron® B820:rPGA988B
- X551MA-SX101D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:BGA 1170
Processor lithography
- X501A-WH01 laptop Intel® Celeron® B820:32 nm
- X551MA-SX101D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:22 nm
Processor operating modes
- X501A-WH01 laptop Intel® Celeron® B820:64-bit
- X551MA-SX101D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520:32-bit, 64-bit

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Comparison of X501A-WH01, X551MA-SX101D
154 specifications	A ASUS X501A-WH01 laptop Intel® Celeron® B820 Model X501A-WH01 View product	B ASUS X551MA-SX101D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3520 Model X551MA-SX101D View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	B820	N3520
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.42 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.17 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socketDiffers	rPGA988B	BGA 1170
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor B800 Series for Mobile	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Bay Trail
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	17	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD	MMC, SD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	854 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	854 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster Lite	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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
Bluetooth	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	FreeDOS
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	67193	79049
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR1SE
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	3
Battery capacityDiffers	47 Wh	33 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	33 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	3.42 A	1.73 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.07 kg	2.15 kg
Width	380 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	251 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.65 cm	3.09 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.23 cm	3.66 cm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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