Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung 5 550P5C-S02US Intel® Core™ i7 Laptop vs Samsung 9 900X3A-B03MY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 42identical
  • 98known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 5 550P5C-S02US Intel® Core™ i7 Laptop:Silver
    • 9 900X3A-B03MY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 5 550P5C-S02US Intel® Core™ i7 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 9 900X3A-B03MY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display brightness
    • 5 550P5C-S02US Intel® Core™ i7 Laptop:220 cd/m²
    • 9 900X3A-B03MY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:400 cd/m²
  • Internal memory
    • 5 550P5C-S02US Intel® Core™ i7 Laptop:6 GB
    • 9 900X3A-B03MY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • 5 550P5C-S02US Intel® Core™ i7 Laptop:500 GB
    • 9 900X3A-B03MY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:128 GB
  • Storage media
    • 5 550P5C-S02US Intel® Core™ i7 Laptop:HDD
    • 9 900X3A-B03MY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:SSD
  • Optical drive type
    • 5 550P5C-S02US Intel® Core™ i7 Laptop:DVD Super Multi DL
    • 9 900X3A-B03MY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:No
  • Bluetooth version
    • 5 550P5C-S02US Intel® Core™ i7 Laptop:4.0
    • 9 900X3A-B03MY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M Laptop 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:3.0+HS

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Comparison of 550P5C-S02US, 900X3A-B03MY
160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²400 cd/m²
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcei7-2617M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneJBLUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one101Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54616
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR03T
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6.4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg1.35 kg
WidthDiffers367.9 mm328.5 mm
DepthDiffers242.8 mm227 mm
Height (front)Differs2.99 cm1.59 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.04 cm1.63 cm
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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