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ASUS X50N-AP225A, ES vs HP EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 30identical
  • 112known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • X50N-AP225A, ES:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Processor model
    • X50N-AP225A, ES:TL-56
    • EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC:SL9400
  • Processor frequency
    • X50N-AP225A, ES:1.8 GHz
    • EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC:1.86 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X50N-AP225A, ES:1 MB
    • EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC:6 MB
  • Internal memory
    • X50N-AP225A, ES:4 GB
    • EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC:2 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • X50N-AP225A, ES:4 GB
    • EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • X50N-AP225A, ES:160 GB
    • EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC:120 GB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • X50N-AP225A, ES:MMC, MS Pro, SD
    • EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC:SD

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Comparison of X50N-AP225A, ES, EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC
168 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersTL-56SL9400
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.86 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 956
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo SL9000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB120 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS Pro, SDSD
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce Go 7000MIntel® GMA X4500HD
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.384 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersAzalia (HDA)High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/gIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 USB 2.0; 1 1394a; 1 headphone/line-out; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 docking connector; 1 battery connector; 1 AC power; 1 external VGA monitor
Rear portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 AC power; 1 external VGA monitor
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101/102-key compatible keyboard with HP DuraKeys
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home BasicWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffersYesHP Recovery Manager, HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36689
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — 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
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard: HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2 (disabled where use is restricted by law), Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP Spare Key, HP Disk Sanitizer, Enhanced Drive Lock, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, File Sanitizer f
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35, 5 - 35
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR qualified configurations available
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.45 kg
WidthDiffers365 mm282 mm
DepthDiffers262 mm214 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source282.3 x 214.3 x 25.2 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWeight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.19 lb
Height (front)Known for one2.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 GB 5400 rpm 1.8-inch SATA II
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II, SATA (7200 rpm) SATA (5400 rpm)
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel GMA 4500MHD
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6-cell (55 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 GB
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 65-watt Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeV.92V.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Manageability featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 3D DriveGuard; Intel Centrino 2 with vPro processor technology enabled
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 2400/2500 Ultra-Light Docking Station, External MultiBay II, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Express Card/54; 1 secure digital An optional Integrated Smart Card Reader is available and replaces the ExpressCard/54.
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional external Multibay II devices
Multimedia featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio support w/24-bit DAC; Integrated mono speaker; Integrated dual-microphone array; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in; Optional 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software
Protection toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, optional Smart Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersACAC, 1000
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4800 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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