Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs ASUS Transformer Book TX300CA-C4005H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1)

108specifications compared
27differ
81identical
68known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Laptop
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4005H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Black
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4005H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):Stainless steel
Form factor
- ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Clamshell
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4005H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4005H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4005H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:No
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4005H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Processor family
- ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4005H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Transformer Book TX300CA-C4005H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of BU400A-W3101G, TX300CA-C4005H
176 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO BU400A-W3101G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop Model BU400A-W3101G View product	B ASUS Transformer Book TX300CA-C4005H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TX300CA-C4005H View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Stainless steel
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3317U	i7-3517U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	19
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	MicroSD (TransFlash), MMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1150 MHz
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD Graphics 4000
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster Lite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows 8 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65707	65714
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N8	SR0N6
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	53 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	UL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, GOST-R, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, Erp 2013, FIPS 201, TCO4.0, RoHS, JATE	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATE
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.64 kg	1.9 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	340 mm
DepthDiffers	234 mm	23.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.98 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.05 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	219 mm
Other features1 differ
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Enterprise, Professional	Enterprise
64-bit computingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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