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ASUS A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs ASUS Zenbook UX31E-RY015V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 62identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Black
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY015V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:Aluminium, Metallic
  • Display diagonal
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY015V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY015V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:HD
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY015V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:HD+
  • Processor family
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY015V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY015V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY015V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:i7-2677M
  • Processor frequency
    • A42JY-VX164D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY015V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:1.8 GHz

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169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium, Metallic
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi7-2677M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1918
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS PSSonicMaster
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerDiffersAltec LansingBang & Olufsen
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel QS67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home BasicUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017854617
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2831.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W45 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers349 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm223 mm
Height (front)Differs3 cm3 mm
Height (rear)Differs3.65 cm1.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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