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NEC LAVIE Direct NS (e) PC-GN21DLSADC59D5YDA laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U vs NEC LAVIE Direct HZ (D) PC-GN242HSLDA59D5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 97identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • LAVIE Direct NS (e) PC-GN21DLSADC59D5YDA laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:Black
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) PC-GN242HSLDA59D5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Red
  • Processor family
    • LAVIE Direct NS (e) PC-GN21DLSADC59D5YDA laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:Intel® Pentium®
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) PC-GN242HSLDA59D5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • LAVIE Direct NS (e) PC-GN21DLSADC59D5YDA laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:4405U
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) PC-GN242HSLDA59D5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:i3-7100U
  • Processor frequency
    • LAVIE Direct NS (e) PC-GN21DLSADC59D5YDA laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:2.1 GHz
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) PC-GN242HSLDA59D5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • LAVIE Direct NS (e) PC-GN21DLSADC59D5YDA laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:2 MB
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) PC-GN242HSLDA59D5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • LAVIE Direct NS (e) PC-GN21DLSADC59D5YDA laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) PC-GN242HSLDA59D5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:BGA 1356
  • Processor codename
    • LAVIE Direct NS (e) PC-GN21DLSADC59D5YDA laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:Skylake
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) PC-GN242HSLDA59D5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Kaby Lake
  • Stepping
    • LAVIE Direct NS (e) PC-GN21DLSADC59D5YDA laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U:D1
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) PC-GN242HSLDA59D5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:H0

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Comparison of PC-GN21DLSADC59D5YDA, PC-GN242HSLDA59D5YDA
144 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers4405Ui3-7100U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Pentium 4000 series for MobileUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersD1H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1012
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 510Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5916
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers3 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8961195442
Processor codeDiffersSR2EXSR2ZW
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs5.1 h7.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers385.6 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers22.6 mm25.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business

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