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ASUS X55U-AB21 laptop AMD E E2-1800 vs MSI Classic CR430-081XID laptop AMD E E2-1800

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 74identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X55U-AB21 laptop AMD E E2-1800:Black
    • Classic CR430-081XID laptop AMD E E2-1800:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • X55U-AB21 laptop AMD E E2-1800:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Classic CR430-081XID laptop AMD E E2-1800:35.6 cm (14")
  • Internal memory
    • X55U-AB21 laptop AMD E E2-1800:4 GB
    • Classic CR430-081XID laptop AMD E E2-1800:2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • X55U-AB21 laptop AMD E E2-1800:500 GB
    • Classic CR430-081XID laptop AMD E E2-1800:320 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • X55U-AB21 laptop AMD E E2-1800:500 GB
    • Classic CR430-081XID laptop AMD E E2-1800:320 GB
  • Audio system
    • X55U-AB21 laptop AMD E E2-1800:SonicMaster Lite
    • Classic CR430-081XID laptop AMD E E2-1800:SRS
  • Bluetooth
    • X55U-AB21 laptop AMD E E2-1800:No
    • Classic CR430-081XID laptop AMD E E2-1800:Yes
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • X55U-AB21 laptop AMD E E2-1800:1
    • Classic CR430-081XID laptop AMD E E2-1800:2

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Comparison of X55U-AB21, CR430-081XID
117 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD EAMD E
Processor modelE2-1800E2-1800
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequency1.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyAMD Radeon HD 7000AMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon HD 7340AMD Radeon HD 7340
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteSRS
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A68MAMD A50M
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
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 TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one47 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm344.4 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm212 mm
Height (front)Differs2.62 cm1.35 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.19 cm2.8 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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