Product comparison · 2 laptops

LG N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M vs LG U series U460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U Laptop

107specifications compared
41differ
66identical
67known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:Silver
- U series U460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U Laptop:Black, White
Display diagonal
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- U series U460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:Intel® Core™ i5
- U series U460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- U series U460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:i5-4310M
- U series U460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U Laptop:i3-3227U
Processor frequency
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:2.7 GHz
- U series U460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U Laptop:1.9 GHz
Processor socket
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:Socket G3
- U series U460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U Laptop:BGA 1023
Processor codename
- N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M:Haswell
- U series U460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U Laptop:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of 15N540-GT55KN, U460
174 specifications	A LG N series 15N540-GT55KN laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4310M Model 15N540-GT55KN View product	B LG U series U460 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3227U Laptop Model U460 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black, White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4310M	i3-3227U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	1.9 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 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4300 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Ivy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	37 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1250 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	11.2/12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
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
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	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
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	867 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	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 outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM86	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	99	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 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	22 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	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
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	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80373	72057
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0XF
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
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
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3200 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	1.69 kg
WidthDiffers	377 mm	331 mm
DepthDiffers	254 mm	226 mm
HeightDiffers	24.9 mm	19.9 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
Power cord includedKnown 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

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