Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X551CA-SX012R Intel® Celeron® 1007U Laptop vs ASUS X553MA-0181AN3540 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540

117specifications compared
39differ
78identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- X551CA-SX012R Intel® Celeron® 1007U Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
- X553MA-0181AN3540 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- X551CA-SX012R Intel® Celeron® 1007U Laptop:1007U
- X553MA-0181AN3540 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:N3540
Processor cores
- X551CA-SX012R Intel® Celeron® 1007U Laptop:2
- X553MA-0181AN3540 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:4
Processor threads
- X551CA-SX012R Intel® Celeron® 1007U Laptop:2
- X553MA-0181AN3540 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:4
Processor frequency
- X551CA-SX012R Intel® Celeron® 1007U Laptop:1.5 GHz
- X553MA-0181AN3540 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:2.16 GHz
Processor cache type
- X551CA-SX012R Intel® Celeron® 1007U Laptop:Smart Cache
- X553MA-0181AN3540 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:L2
Processor socket
- X551CA-SX012R Intel® Celeron® 1007U Laptop:BGA 1023
- X553MA-0181AN3540 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:BGA 1170
Processor operating modes
- X551CA-SX012R Intel® Celeron® 1007U Laptop:64-bit
- X553MA-0181AN3540 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:32-bit, 64-bit

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Comparison of X551CA-SX012R, X553MA-0181AN3540
153 specifications	A ASUS X551CA-SX012R Intel® Celeron® 1007U Laptop Model X551CA-SX012R View product	B ASUS X553MA-0181AN3540 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540 Model X553MA-0181AN3540 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	1007U	N3540
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	2.16 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1170
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron 1000 series for Mobile	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Bay Trail
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingDiffers	P0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	15	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	896 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	896 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicFocus
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic	Windows 8.1
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key Technology 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 Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72061	82105
Processor codeDiffers	SR109	SR1YW
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	2
Battery capacityDiffers	37 Wh	30 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	33 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	2.37 A	1.75 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	UL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATE	UL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.15 kg	2.2 kg
Width	380 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	251 mm	252 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.09 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.66 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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