Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Transformer Book TX300CA-0161A3337U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Zenbook UX31LA-0132A4500U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U

143specifications compared
46differ
97identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer Book TX300CA-0161A3337U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Zenbook UX31LA-0132A4500U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Laptop
Form factor
- Transformer Book TX300CA-0161A3337U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Zenbook UX31LA-0132A4500U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Clamshell
Processor generation
- Transformer Book TX300CA-0161A3337U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Zenbook UX31LA-0132A4500U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Transformer Book TX300CA-0161A3337U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-3337U
- Zenbook UX31LA-0132A4500U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:i5-4200U
Processor boost frequency
- Transformer Book TX300CA-0161A3337U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):2.7 GHz
- Zenbook UX31LA-0132A4500U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:2.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- Transformer Book TX300CA-0161A3337U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):1.8 GHz
- Zenbook UX31LA-0132A4500U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:1.6 GHz
Processor socket
- Transformer Book TX300CA-0161A3337U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):BGA 1023
- Zenbook UX31LA-0132A4500U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:BGA 1168
Processor codename
- Transformer Book TX300CA-0161A3337U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1):Ivy Bridge
- Zenbook UX31LA-0132A4500U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Haswell

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Comparison of TX300CA-0161A3337U, UX31LA-0132A4500U
172 specifications	A ASUS Transformer Book TX300CA-0161A3337U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TX300CA-0161A3337U View product	B ASUS Zenbook UX31LA-0132A4500U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Model UX31LA-0132A4500U View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colour	Grey, Stainless steel	Grey, Stainless steel
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	33.8 cm (13.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3337U	i5-4200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	On-board	On-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	628 GB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
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
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x166	0xA16
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72055	75459
Processor codeDiffers	SR0XL	SR170
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	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	UL, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EU Flower, Energy star, IDA
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	340 mm	325 mm
DepthDiffers	219 mm	226 mm
Height (front)Differs	7 mm	3 mm
Height (rear)Differs	2.39 cm	1.8 cm
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise	Enterprise

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