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ASUS Transformer Book TP300LA-DW178H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Zenbook UX303LB-R4020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U

152specifications compared
36differ
116identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW178H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Zenbook UX303LB-R4020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Laptop
Display resolution
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW178H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U Hybrid (2-in-1):1366 x 768 pixels
- Zenbook UX303LB-R4020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW178H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Zenbook UX303LB-R4020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:No
Processor family
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW178H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
- Zenbook UX303LB-R4020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW178H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U Hybrid (2-in-1):5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Zenbook UX303LB-R4020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW178H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U Hybrid (2-in-1):i3-5010U
- Zenbook UX303LB-R4020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
Processor frequency
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW178H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U Hybrid (2-in-1):2.1 GHz
- Zenbook UX303LB-R4020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW178H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U Hybrid (2-in-1):3 MB
- Zenbook UX303LB-R4020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 MB

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Comparison of TP300LA-DW178H, UX303LB-R4020H
185 specifications	A ASUS Transformer Book TP300LA-DW178H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TP300LA-DW178H View product	B ASUS Zenbook UX303LB-R4020H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Model UX303LB-R4020H View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Fold-back screen)	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	33.8 cm (13.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	5th gen Intel® Core™ i3	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-5010U	i7-5500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	L3	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-5000 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Broadwell	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	F0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	10 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.6 GHz	0.6 GHz
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4, 4x1	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board + SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	16 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	900 MHz	950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.2	11.2
On-board graphics card ID	0x1616	0x1616
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Audio system	SonicMaster	SonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
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 DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for one	Windows 8.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
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 version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	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® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-x, VT-d	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	84697	85214
Processor codeDiffers	SR23Z	SR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24x 1.3 mm	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacity	50 Wh	50 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	2.37 A	3.42 A
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.75 kg	1.45 kg
WidthDiffers	326 mm	323 mm
DepthDiffers	232 mm	223 mm
HeightDiffers	22 mm	19.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise	Enterprise
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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