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ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M vs ASUS Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 99identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Black
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Grey, Metallic
  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.2 GHz
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ASUSPRO B53A-SO103G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3 MB
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB

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Comparison of B53A-SO103G, UX32A-R3038H
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Metallic
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi7-3517U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2619
Memory3 differ
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
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
Ports & interfaces11 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205665714
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, FIPS 201Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.69 kg1.45 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm223 mm
Height (front)Differs3.2 cm5.5 mm
Height (rear)Differs3.5 cm1.8 cm
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffersEnterprise, ProfessionalEnterprise
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6520 mAh
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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