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ASUS X550JX-XX171D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ vs ASUS X553MA-SX527B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 59identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550JX-XX171D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Grey
    • X553MA-SX527B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:Black
  • HD type
    • X550JX-XX171D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:HD
    • X553MA-SX527B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:Not supported
  • Processor family
    • X550JX-XX171D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X553MA-SX527B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • X550JX-XX171D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:i7-4720HQ
    • X553MA-SX527B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:N2940
  • Processor threads
    • X550JX-XX171D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:8
    • X553MA-SX527B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X550JX-XX171D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:3.6 GHz
    • X553MA-SX527B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:2.25 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X550JX-XX171D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:2.6 GHz
    • X553MA-SX527B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:1.83 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X550JX-XX171D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:6 MB
    • X553MA-SX527B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:2 MB

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174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Display1 differ
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersHDNot supported
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQN2940
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz2.25 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.83 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3L2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1170
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBay Trail
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W7.5 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers164
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz313 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz854 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.2/12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x416Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source854 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSonicFocus
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Processor special features13 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893482104
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1YV
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm25 x 27 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh30 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W33 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.3 A1.75 A
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg2.2 kg
DepthDiffers251 mm252 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.92 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.3 mm
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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