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Samsung Expert X30 NP350XAA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs Samsung Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y

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  • 95specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 53identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Expert X30 NP350XAA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Laptop
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:Chromebook
  • Product colour
    • Expert X30 NP350XAA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:White
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:Silver
  • Form factor
    • Expert X30 NP350XAA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:Convertible (Folder)
  • Display diagonal
    • Expert X30 NP350XAA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:31 cm (12.2")
  • Display resolution
    • Expert X30 NP350XAA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Expert X30 NP350XAA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:No
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:Yes
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Expert X30 NP350XAA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:16:9
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:16:10
  • Processor family
    • Expert X30 NP350XAA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:Intel® Celeron®

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Comparison of NP350XAA, XE521QAB-K01US
141 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopChromebook
Product colourDiffersWhiteSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Folder)
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStealth Silver
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31 cm (12.2")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one8th gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250U3965Y
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1515
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W6 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W4.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1210
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron Processor 3000 series for Mobile
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB32 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDeMMC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 615
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x591E
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSoundAliveUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadClickpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Keyboard languageKnown for oneBrazilian-PortugueseUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeChromeOS
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers124967122698
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LAUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm20 X 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers43 Wh39 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W30 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.95 kg1.33 kg
WidthDiffers377 mm279.4 mm
DepthDiffers249 mm203.2 mm
HeightKnown for one19.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 cm
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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