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ASUSPRO P45VA-0201A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M vs ASUS Transformer Book TX300CA-0231A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 95identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ASUSPRO P45VA-0201A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Laptop
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-0231A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • ASUSPRO P45VA-0201A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Black
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-0231A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey, Silver
  • Form factor
    • ASUSPRO P45VA-0201A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Clamshell
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-0231A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO P45VA-0201A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-0231A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • ASUSPRO P45VA-0201A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-0231A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • ASUSPRO P45VA-0201A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:No
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-0231A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • ASUSPRO P45VA-0201A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:HD
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-0231A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
  • Display surface
    • ASUSPRO P45VA-0201A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Matt
    • Transformer Book TX300CA-0231A3317U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Hybrid (2-in-1):Gloss

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165 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Silver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceDiffersMattGloss
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-3317U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2617
Memory2 differ
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB628 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash), MMC, SD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205665707
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers62
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm340 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm219 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.9 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source950 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.3 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1 cm
Height (front)Known for one2.93 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.55 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffersSmall BusinessEnterprise
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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