Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung 9 900X5L-K01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") Full HD 8 GB 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Home Silver vs Samsung 3 NP300E5K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 78identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 9 900X5L-K01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") Full HD 8 GB 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Home Silver:Silver
    • 3 NP300E5K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 9 900X5L-K01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") Full HD 8 GB 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Home Silver:38.1 cm (15")
    • 3 NP300E5K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • 9 900X5L-K01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") Full HD 8 GB 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Home Silver:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 3 NP300E5K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 9 900X5L-K01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") Full HD 8 GB 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Home Silver:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 3 NP300E5K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 9 900X5L-K01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") Full HD 8 GB 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Home Silver:i7-6500U
    • 3 NP300E5K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 9 900X5L-K01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") Full HD 8 GB 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Home Silver:3.1 GHz
    • 3 NP300E5K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 9 900X5L-K01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") Full HD 8 GB 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Home Silver:2.5 GHz
    • 3 NP300E5K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 9 900X5L-K01 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 38.1 cm (15") Full HD 8 GB 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Home Silver:4 GT/s
    • 3 NP300E5K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5 GT/s

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Comparison of 900X5L-K01, NP300E5K
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one350 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui5-5200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI2
SteppingDiffersD1F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x14x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash)Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 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 520Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x1616
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Rear cameraNoNo
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
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 FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
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® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819485212
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR23Y
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Battery capacityDiffers39 Wh43 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power40 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.29 kg1.98 kg
WidthDiffers346.5 mm375 mm
DepthDiffers236.8 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers14.5 mm24.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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