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ASUS X550LB-XX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U vs Dell 15R SE (7520)

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 85identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550LB-XX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Grey, Stainless steel
    • 15R SE (7520):Black, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • X550LB-XX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 15R SE (7520):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • X550LB-XX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:HD
    • 15R SE (7520):Full HD
  • Processor family
    • X550LB-XX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 15R SE (7520):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • X550LB-XX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 15R SE (7520):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X550LB-XX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:i7-4500U
    • 15R SE (7520):i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X550LB-XX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:3 GHz
    • 15R SE (7520):3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X550LB-XX038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:1.8 GHz
    • 15R SE (7520):2.6 GHz

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177 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack, Silver
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MAMD Radeon HD 7730M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterWaves MaxxAudio 4.0
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect 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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546072056
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.77 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm252 mm
Height (front)Differs2.48 cm3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.17 cm3.41 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM77 Express
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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