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ASUS X550ZA-MS51-1081ANBDHK laptop AMD A10 A10-7400P vs ASUS X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHV laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540

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  • 93specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 64identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550ZA-MS51-1081ANBDHK laptop AMD A10 A10-7400P:Black
    • X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHV laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:Purple
  • Processor manufacturer
    • X550ZA-MS51-1081ANBDHK laptop AMD A10 A10-7400P:AMD
    • X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHV laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:Intel
  • Processor family
    • X550ZA-MS51-1081ANBDHK laptop AMD A10 A10-7400P:AMD A10
    • X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHV laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • X550ZA-MS51-1081ANBDHK laptop AMD A10 A10-7400P:A10-7400P
    • X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHV laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:N3540
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X550ZA-MS51-1081ANBDHK laptop AMD A10 A10-7400P:3.4 GHz
    • X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHV laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:2.66 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X550ZA-MS51-1081ANBDHK laptop AMD A10 A10-7400P:2.5 GHz
    • X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHV laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:2.16 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X550ZA-MS51-1081ANBDHK laptop AMD A10 A10-7400P:4 MB
    • X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHV laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:2 MB
  • Processor socket
    • X550ZA-MS51-1081ANBDHK laptop AMD A10 A10-7400P:Socket FP3
    • X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHV laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:BGA 1170

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159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackPurple
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A10Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersA10-7400PN3540
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.16 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor socketDiffersSocket FP3BGA 1170
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBay Trail
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R6Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R6Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers576 MHz313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source896 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs654 MHz896 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSonicFocus
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Mini VGA ports quantity11
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI 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 HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82105
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1YW
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers44 Wh30 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W33 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A1.75 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, CECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.26 kg2.2 kg
DepthDiffers251 mm252 mm
HeightDiffers25.1 mm25.3 mm
WidthKnown for one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD A76M FCHUnknown — not stated by the source

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