Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X53SC-SO951V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung N NP270E4E-K03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M

134specifications compared
41differ
93identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- X53SC-SO951V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Brown
- N NP270E4E-K03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Red, White
Display diagonal
- X53SC-SO951V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- N NP270E4E-K03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- X53SC-SO951V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
- N NP270E4E-K03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- X53SC-SO951V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- N NP270E4E-K03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- X53SC-SO951V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
- N NP270E4E-K03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:i3-3120M
Processor frequency
- X53SC-SO951V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
- N NP270E4E-K03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:2.5 GHz
Processor lithography
- X53SC-SO951V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:32 nm
- N NP270E4E-K03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:22 nm
Processor codename
- X53SC-SO951V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Sandy Bridge
- N NP270E4E-K03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of X53SC-SO951V, NP270E4E-K03MX
174 specifications	A ASUS X53SC-SO951V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model X53SC-SO951V View product	B Samsung N NP270E4E-K03MX laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Model NP270E4E-K03MX View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Brown	Red, White
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
HD typeKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	i3-3120M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	25
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MX	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SoundAlive
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 8
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung SideSync S Player S Gallery S Camera Evernote Microsoft Office Trial Support Center SW Update Recovery Norton Internet Security (60 days Trial)
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53450	71465
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	SR04W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	48 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	378 mm	339 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	234 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.83 cm	2.52 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.49 cm	3.15 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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