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ASUS X550LC-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 81identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550LC-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Grey, Stainless steel
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • X550LC-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • X550LC-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • X550LC-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X550LC-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:i7-4500U
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:i5-2520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X550LC-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X550LC-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X550LC-XX058H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4 MB
    • ThinkPad Edge E430c Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of X550LC-XX058H, E430c
188 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB2 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 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterDolby Enhanced Audio V2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown 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
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546052229
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR048
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Battery capacityKnown for one37 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
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 kg2.15 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm234 mm
Height (front)Differs2.48 cm2.85 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.17 cm3.15 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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