Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ173G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U vs ASUS Zenbook UX32A-R3026X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

144specifications compared
36differ
108identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ173G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U:Black, Grey
- Zenbook UX32A-R3026X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Grey, Metallic
Display diagonal
- ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ173G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U:35.6 cm (14")
- Zenbook UX32A-R3026X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ173G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U:Intel® Core™ i5
- Zenbook UX32A-R3026X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ173G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Zenbook UX32A-R3026X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ173G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U:i5-3427U
- Zenbook UX32A-R3026X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
Internal memory
- ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ173G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U:8 GB
- Zenbook UX32A-R3026X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:4 GB
Maximum internal memory
- ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ173G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U:12 GB
- Zenbook UX32A-R3026X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:4 GB
Total storage capacity
- ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ173G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U:256 GB
- Zenbook UX32A-R3026X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:320 GB

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Comparison of BU400A-CZ173G, UX32A-R3026X
170 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO BU400A-CZ173G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3427U Model BU400A-CZ173G View product	B ASUS Zenbook UX32A-R3026X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Model UX32A-R3026X View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Grey, Metallic
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3427U	i3-3217U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequency	1.8 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 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 i5-3400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-3200 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 configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	18	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory slots	1x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board + SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	320 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	24 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
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	1150 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster Lite	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3	3
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 outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	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
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8 Pro	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features6 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 versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64903	65697
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N7	SR0N9
Processor package size	31 x 24 mm	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	53 Wh	6520 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, TUV, 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 201, TCO4.0, RoHS, JATE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.64 kg	1.45 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	325 mm
DepthDiffers	234 mm	223 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.98 cm	5.5 mm
Height (rear)Differs	2.05 cm	1.8 cm
Other features1 differ
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Enterprise, Professional	Enterprise
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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