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ASUS N56VB-S4038H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook UX31A-C4027H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 95identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56VB-S4038H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4027H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • N56VB-S4038H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4027H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • N56VB-S4038H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:No
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4027H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • N56VB-S4038H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4027H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • N56VB-S4038H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4027H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • N56VB-S4038H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4027H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56VB-S4038H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4027H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N56VB-S4038H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4027H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz

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178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverSilver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
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
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD
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
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudioSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205665714
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh6840 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W45 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm223 mm
Height (front)Differs2.72 cm3 mm
Height (rear)Differs3.24 cm1.8 cm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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