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ASUS X553MA-SX966H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940 vs ASUS X553MA-XX490T Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop

135specifications compared
18differ
117identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- X553MA-SX966H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:N2940
- X553MA-XX490T Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:N2840
Processor cores
- X553MA-SX966H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:4
- X553MA-XX490T Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2
Processor threads
- X553MA-SX966H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:4
- X553MA-XX490T Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2
Processor boost frequency
- X553MA-SX966H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:2.25 GHz
- X553MA-XX490T Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2.58 GHz
Processor frequency
- X553MA-SX966H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:1.83 GHz
- X553MA-XX490T Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2.16 GHz
Processor cache
- X553MA-SX966H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:2 MB
- X553MA-XX490T Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:1 MB
Internal memory
- X553MA-SX966H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:8 GB
- X553MA-XX490T Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:4 GB
Total storage capacity
- X553MA-SX966H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940:128 GB
- X553MA-XX490T Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:500 GB

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Comparison of X553MA-SX966H, X553MA-XX490T
147 specifications	A ASUS X553MA-SX966H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2940 Model X553MA-SX966H View product	B ASUS X553MA-XX490T Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop Model X553MA-XX490T 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	Not supported	Not supported
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	N2940	N2840
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.25 GHz	2.58 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.83 GHz	2.16 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	1 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	BGA 1170	BGA 1170
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor series	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Bay Trail	Bay Trail
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	7.5 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)	4.5 W	4.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	4	4
PCI Express configurations	1x4	1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC	MMC, SD, SDHC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 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	313 MHz	311 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	854 MHz	792 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	854 MHz	792 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio system	SonicFocus	SonicFocus
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11g, 802.11b, 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	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
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 quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Line-in	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
Total number of SATA connectors	2	2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	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 Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	82104	82103
Processor codeDiffers	SR1YV	SR1YJ
Processor package size	25 x 27 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	2	2
Battery capacity	30 Wh	30 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	33 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 current	1.75 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
Certificatesidentical
Certification	UL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE	UL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.2 kg	2.2 kg
Width	380 mm	380 mm
Depth	252 mm	252 mm
Height	25.3 mm	25.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes

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