Product comparison · 2 laptops

LG N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M vs LG Gram 15Z950-GT50K laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U

114specifications compared
45differ
69identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:Silver
- Gram 15Z950-GT50K laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:White
Display resolution
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Gram 15Z950-GT50K laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor generation
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Gram 15Z950-GT50K laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:i5-4310M
- Gram 15Z950-GT50K laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:i5-5200U
Processor boost frequency
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:3.4 GHz
- Gram 15Z950-GT50K laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:2.7 GHz
Processor frequency
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:2.7 GHz
- Gram 15Z950-GT50K laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:2.2 GHz
Processor socket
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:Socket G3
- Gram 15Z950-GT50K laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:BGA 1168
Processor lithography
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:22 nm
- Gram 15Z950-GT50K laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:14 nm

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Comparison of 15N540-GT55KN, 15Z950-GT50K
177 specifications	A LG N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M Model 15N540-GT55KN View product	B LG Gram 15Z950-GT50K laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Model 15Z950-GT50K View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4310M	i5-5200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket G3	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4300 Mobile series	Intel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	37 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 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 modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1250 MHz	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	11.2
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x1616
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	DTS Sound
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wolfson
Speaker power	1.5 W	1.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)	867 Mbit/s	867 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	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 quantity	2	2
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
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 outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
USB Sleep-and-Charge	Yes	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboard	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	99	100
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office, Anti-Virus
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LG Easy Starter Control Center Recovery Center Network Share Update Center
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80373	85212
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR23Y
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 - 220 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	1.39 kg
WidthDiffers	377 mm	365 mm
DepthDiffers	254 mm	246 mm
HeightDiffers	24.9 mm	15.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM86	Unknown — not stated by the source

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