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ASUS X550CA-XX542D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U vs MSI S20-4M341 UltraSlider

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 70differ
  • 59identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • X550CA-XX542D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Laptop
    • S20-4M341 UltraSlider:Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • X550CA-XX542D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Grey, Silver
    • S20-4M341 UltraSlider:Silver, White
  • Display diagonal
    • X550CA-XX542D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • S20-4M341 UltraSlider:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display resolution
    • X550CA-XX542D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • S20-4M341 UltraSlider:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • X550CA-XX542D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:No
    • S20-4M341 UltraSlider:Yes
  • HD type
    • X550CA-XX542D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:HD
    • S20-4M341 UltraSlider:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • X550CA-XX542D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • S20-4M341 UltraSlider:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • X550CA-XX542D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U:i5-3337U
    • S20-4M341 UltraSlider:3558U

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Comparison of X550CA-XX542D, S20-4M341 UltraSlider
189 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverSilver, White
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Floating Slider)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi5-3337U3558U
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1610
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 1x4
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM70 Express
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Orientation sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features23 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205578945
Processor codeDiffersSR0XLSR1E8
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityKnown for one37 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.16 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm300 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm197 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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