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ASUSPRO P55VA-SO043G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 96identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO043G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Grey, Metallic
  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO043G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO043G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO043G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO043G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO043G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO043G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:35 W
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:17 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • ASUSPRO P55VA-SO043G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.0
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3029X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2.0

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Comparison of P55VA-SO043G, UX32A-R3029X
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Metallic
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2618
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 7 ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205665697
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers4700 mAh6520 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Face recognitionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, CE, FCC, BSMI, C-TICK / NZ A-Tick, CCC, CBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.45 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers252 mm223 mm
Height (front)Differs3.49 cm5.5 mm
Height (rear)Differs3.49 cm1.8 cm
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffersSmall BusinessEnterprise
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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