Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 581PG-53334G52aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook UX31A-XB73 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U

135specifications compared
34differ
101identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 581PG-53334G52aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:Silver
- Zenbook UX31A-XB73 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:Grey, Stainless steel
Display diagonal
- Aspire 581PG-53334G52aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Zenbook UX31A-XB73 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:33.8 cm (13.3")
Touchscreen
- Aspire 581PG-53334G52aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:Yes
- Zenbook UX31A-XB73 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:No
Processor family
- Aspire 581PG-53334G52aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- Zenbook UX31A-XB73 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire 581PG-53334G52aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Zenbook UX31A-XB73 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire 581PG-53334G52aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:i5-3337U
- Zenbook UX31A-XB73 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:i7-3537U
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire 581PG-53334G52aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:2.7 GHz
- Zenbook UX31A-XB73 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire 581PG-53334G52aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop:1.8 GHz
- Zenbook UX31A-XB73 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:2 GHz

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Comparison of 581PG-53334G52aii, UX31A-XB73
174 specifications	A Acer Aspire 581PG-53334G52aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop Model 581PG-53334G52aii View product	B ASUS Zenbook UX31A-XB73 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Model UX31A-XB73 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Grey, Stainless steel
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3337U	i7-3537U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	12 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Data network	Not supported	Not supported
4G WiMAX	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72055	72054
Processor codeDiffers	SR0XL	SR0XG
Processor package size	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	3560 mAh	6840 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	1.3 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	325 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	223 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 mm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express

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