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ASUSPRO B43E-VO106X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs ASUS Zenbook UX31E-DH72-RG laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 73identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO106X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Black
    • Zenbook UX31E-DH72-RG laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:Aluminium, Gold
  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO106X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Zenbook UX31E-DH72-RG laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO106X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Zenbook UX31E-DH72-RG laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO106X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX31E-DH72-RG laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO106X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX31E-DH72-RG laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO106X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • Zenbook UX31E-DH72-RG laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:i7-2677M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO106X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
    • Zenbook UX31E-DH72-RG laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO B43E-VO106X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • Zenbook UX31E-DH72-RG laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of B43E-VO106X, UX31E-DH72-RG
157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium, Gold
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Metal
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi7-2677M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2518
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345254617
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04ZUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.48 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers350 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm223 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 mm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 cm
HeightKnown for one33 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Intel segment taggingDiffersEnterprise, ProfessionalEnterprise
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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