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ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0288R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U vs ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0702R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U

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  • 158specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 142identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0288R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:31.8 cm (12.5")
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0702R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0288R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:20 GB
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0702R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:12 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0288R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:512 GB
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0702R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:1.25 TB
  • Storage media
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0288R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:SSD
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0702R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:HDD+SSD
  • SSD capacity
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0288R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:512 GB
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0702R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:256 GB
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0288R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0702R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:10,100 Mbit/s
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0288R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:3
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0702R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:4
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • ASUSPRO B8230UA-GH0288R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:1
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0702R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:0

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Comparison of B8230UA-GH0288R, B8430UA-FA0702R
181 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-6500Ui7-6500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x4, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers20 GB12 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID19161916
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker power1.5 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionYesYes
Mobile network generation4G4G
4G standardLTELTE
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
SIM card supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel SoCIntel SoC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Pro
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) 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 version1.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID8819488194
Processor codeSR2EZSR2EZ
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers49 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current3.42 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD, User
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.37 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers310 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers215 mm236 mm
Height (front)Differs1.29 cm1.98 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.06 cm2.05 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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