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Samsung ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop vs Samsung 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 107identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Black
    • 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Aluminium, Black
  • Processor family
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:i3-3120M
    • 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor frequency
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • PCI Express slots version
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:2.0
    • 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:25
    • 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:26
  • Internal memory
    • ATIV NP270E4E Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M Laptop:4 GB
    • 3 NP300E4E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:8 GB

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177 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium, Black
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Displayidentical
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-3120Mi5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2526
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSoundAliveUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfacesidentical
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one86Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Online Backup, Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS Player, S Gallery, S Camera, SW Update
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146572056
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers339.1 mm234.4 mm
DepthDiffers234.4 mm339.1 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.51 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM75 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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