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ASUS X550LC-XX250H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U vs HP TouchSmart 17-e178ca

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 98identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550LC-XX250H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Grey, Silver
    • TouchSmart 17-e178ca:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • X550LC-XX250H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TouchSmart 17-e178ca:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • X550LC-XX250H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • TouchSmart 17-e178ca:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • X550LC-XX250H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:No
    • TouchSmart 17-e178ca:Yes
  • HD type
    • X550LC-XX250H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:HD
    • TouchSmart 17-e178ca:HD+
  • Processor model
    • X550LC-XX250H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:i5-4200U
    • TouchSmart 17-e178ca:i5-4200M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X550LC-XX250H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:2.6 GHz
    • TouchSmart 17-e178ca:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X550LC-XX250H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:1.6 GHz
    • TouchSmart 17-e178ca:2.5 GHz

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169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverSilver
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui5-4200M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 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
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720MAMD Radeon HD 8670M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterDTS Sound+
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8.1
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545976348
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh47 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 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
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserPower on
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg3.51 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm419.1 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm266.7 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.2 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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