ASUS X55U-AB21 laptop AMD E E2-1800 vs ASUS X55U-SO103D AMD E E2-1800 Laptop

Comparison of X55U-AB21, X55U-SO103D

110 specifications	A ASUS X55U-AB21 laptop AMD E E2-1800 Model X55U-AB21 View product	B ASUS X55U-SO103D AMD E E2-1800 Laptop Model X55U-SO103D 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
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor family	AMD E	AMD E
Processor model	E2-1800	E2-1800
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	1.7 GHz	1.7 GHz
Processor cache	1 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	1x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	—Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	—Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD	MMC, SD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	AMD Radeon HD 7000	AMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card model	AMD Radeon HD 7340	AMD Radeon HD 7340
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster Lite	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing	Altec Lansing
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
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
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) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	AMD A68M	AMD A68M
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	FreeDOS
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacity	47 Wh	47 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	3.42 A	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.45 kg	2.45 kg
Width	378 mm	378 mm
Depth	253 mm	253 mm
Height (front)	2.62 cm	2.62 cm
Height (rear)	3.19 cm	3.19 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source

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