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Samsung Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y vs Samsung Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30

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  • 96specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 77identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:Silver
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:Metallic, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:Intel® Celeron®
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:Intel® Core™ m3
  • Processor model
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:3965Y
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:m3-7Y30
  • Processor threads
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:2
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:1.5 GHz
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:2 MB
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:4 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:6 W
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:4.5 W
  • Configurable TDP-down
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K01US laptop Intel® Celeron® 3965Y:4.5 W
    • Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:3.75 W

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Comparison of XE521QAB-K01US, XE521QAB-K02US
137 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeChromebookChromebook
Product colourDiffersSilverMetallic, Silver
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Convertible (Fold-back screen)
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Colour nameKnown for oneStealth SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal31 cm (12.2")31 cm (12.2")
Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7th gen Intel® Core™ m3
Processor modelDiffers3965Ym3-7Y30
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1515BGA 1515
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W4.5 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers4.5 W3.75 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1010
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Celeron Processor 3000 series for MobileUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory form factorOn-boardOn-board
Internal memory typeKnown for oneLPDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers32 GB64 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Storage mediaKnown for oneeMMCUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 615Intel® HD Graphics 615
Maximum on-board graphics card memory16 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x591E0x591E
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power1.5 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)1 MP1 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna type2x22x2
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity22
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceClickpadClickpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedChromeOSChromeOS
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)DiffersNoYes
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 sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12269895449
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers20 X 16.5 mm20.5 X 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers39 Wh30 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power30 W30 W
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight1.33 kg1.33 kg
WidthDiffers279.4 mm288 mm
DepthDiffers203.2 mm208 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Stylus penKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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