Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X550CA-XX1041H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U vs ASUS X553MA-SX344B Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop

98specifications compared
36differ
62identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- X550CA-XX1041H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:Blue
- X553MA-SX344B Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:White
Processor family
- X550CA-XX1041H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:Intel® Pentium®
- X553MA-SX344B Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- X550CA-XX1041H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:2117U
- X553MA-SX344B Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:N2830
Processor frequency
- X550CA-XX1041H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:1.8 GHz
- X553MA-SX344B Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:2.16 GHz
Processor cache
- X550CA-XX1041H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:2 MB
- X553MA-SX344B Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:1 MB
Processor cache type
- X550CA-XX1041H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:Smart Cache
- X553MA-SX344B Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:L2
Processor socket
- X550CA-XX1041H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:BGA 1023
- X553MA-SX344B Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:BGA 1170
Processor operating modes
- X550CA-XX1041H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:64-bit
- X553MA-SX344B Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:32-bit, 64-bit

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Comparison of X550CA-XX1041H, X553MA-SX344B
148 specifications	A ASUS X550CA-XX1041H laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U Model X550CA-XX1041H View product	B ASUS X553MA-SX344B Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop Model X553MA-SX344B View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Blue	White
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
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	2117U	N2830
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.41 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.16 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1170
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Bay Trail
SteppingDiffers	P0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
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
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC
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 model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	750 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 ratesDiffers	10,1000,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
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 portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 8.1 with Bing
Processor special features5 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 lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
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® 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® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	71469	81071
Processor codeDiffers	SR0VQ	SR1W4
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	25 x 27 mm
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	2
Battery capacityDiffers	37 Wh	30 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	1.75 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	HDD, User, BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.2 kg
Width	380 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	251 mm	252 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.48 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.17 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM76 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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