Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X53SJ-SX494V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Lenovo L520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 99identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • X53SJ-SX494V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4 GB
    • L520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:8 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • X53SJ-SX494V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:DVD Super Multi DL
    • L520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:DVD-RW
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • X53SJ-SX494V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
    • L520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:Intel® HD Graphics 3000
  • Graphics card family
    • X53SJ-SX494V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:NVIDIA
    • L520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:Intel
  • eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • X53SJ-SX494V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:0
    • L520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:1
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • X53SJ-SX494V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:0
    • L520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:1
  • S/PDIF out port
    • X53SJ-SX494V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Yes
    • L520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:No
  • Docking connector
    • X53SJ-SX494V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:No
    • L520 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:Yes

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154 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display response rise/fallKnown for one16 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500:1
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Micro (M2), SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3aUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneOffice 2010 StarterUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneTrend Micro Titanium 2011Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for onePower2Go Google package & Toolbar GamePark Console Syncables Desktop SEUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.6 h
Poweridentical
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
Security2 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.61 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm247 mm
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one71.9 cm (28.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one88.7 cm (34.9")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 cm
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav

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