Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X53SJ-SX135V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs Dell XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

132specifications compared
40differ
92identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- X53SJ-SX135V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black, Brown
- XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- X53SJ-SX135V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- X53SJ-SX135V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
- XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- X53SJ-SX135V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- X53SJ-SX135V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- X53SJ-SX135V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
- XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
Processor cores
- X53SJ-SX135V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
- XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
Processor threads
- X53SJ-SX135V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
- XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4

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Comparison of X53SJ-SX135V, 17
177 specifications	A ASUS X53SJ-SX135V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model X53SJ-SX135V View product	B Dell XPS 17 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model 17 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Brown	Black, Silver
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
External displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	i5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	640 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS Premium Sound	JBL 2.1
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcam	No	No
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
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 ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	2
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Alphanumeric	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52219	53450
Processor codeDiffers	SR02Y	SR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	56 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	378 mm	414.9 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	287.3 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.8 cm	3.28 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.5 cm	3.85 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41.4 cm (16.3")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28.7 cm (11.3")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3 cm (1.3")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.81 cm (1.5")
WeightKnown for one	2.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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