Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X551CA-SX043D laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U vs HP Pavilion 15-n248sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop

121specifications compared
40differ
81identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- X551CA-SX043D laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:Black
- Pavilion 15-n248sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:Blue
Processor model
- X551CA-SX043D laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:2117U
- Pavilion 15-n248sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:N3520
Processor cores
- X551CA-SX043D laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:2
- Pavilion 15-n248sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:4
Processor threads
- X551CA-SX043D laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:2
- Pavilion 15-n248sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:4
Processor frequency
- X551CA-SX043D laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:1.8 GHz
- Pavilion 15-n248sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:2.17 GHz
Processor cache type
- X551CA-SX043D laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:Smart Cache
- Pavilion 15-n248sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:L2
Processor socket
- X551CA-SX043D laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:BGA 1023
- Pavilion 15-n248sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:BGA 1170
Processor operating modes
- X551CA-SX043D laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:64-bit
- Pavilion 15-n248sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:32-bit, 64-bit

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Comparison of X551CA-SX043D, 15-n248sa
169 specifications	A ASUS X551CA-SX043D laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U Model X551CA-SX043D View product	B HP Pavilion 15-n248sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop Model 15-n248sa View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	2117U	N3520
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.42 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.17 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 Pentium 2000 series for Mobile	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Bay Trail
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	P0	B3
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
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	4
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
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	854 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	854 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster	DTS Sound+
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
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
Bluetooth	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
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	1	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
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
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	71469	79049
Processor codeDiffers	SR0VQ	SR1SE
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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	37 Wh	41 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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	2.37 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	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.15 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	385.6 mm
DepthDiffers	251 mm	258 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.6 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
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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