Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X550VB-XX046H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Lenovo Flex 14

119specifications compared
49differ
70identical
65known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- X550VB-XX046H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Laptop
- Flex 14:Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- X550VB-XX046H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Grey, Silver
- Flex 14:Black, Orange
Display diagonal
- X550VB-XX046H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Flex 14:35.6 cm (14")
Touchscreen
- X550VB-XX046H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:No
- Flex 14:Yes
Processor family
- X550VB-XX046H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- Flex 14:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- X550VB-XX046H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Flex 14:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- X550VB-XX046H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
- Flex 14:i3-4010U
Processor frequency
- X550VB-XX046H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
- Flex 14:1.7 GHz

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Comparison of X550VB-XX046H, Flex 14
184 specifications	A ASUS X550VB-XX046H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop Model X550VB-XX046H View product	B Lenovo Flex 14 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Grey, Silver	Black, Orange
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Fold-back screen)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3230M	i3-4010U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	2x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one	3 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	26	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	Hybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x166	0xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SRS Premium Sound	Dolby Advanced Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72056	75107
Processor codeDiffers	SR0WX	SSSR16Q
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	44 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.74 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	343.2 mm
DepthDiffers	251 mm	250.9 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.48 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.17 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM76 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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