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ASUS U31SG-RO046X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M vs ASUS Zenbook UX31E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 87identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U31SG-RO046X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Black
    • Zenbook UX31E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:Aluminium, Metallic
  • Display resolution
    • U31SG-RO046X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Zenbook UX31E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • LED backlight
    • U31SG-RO046X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:No
    • Zenbook UX31E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:Yes
  • Processor family
    • U31SG-RO046X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Zenbook UX31E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • U31SG-RO046X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Zenbook UX31E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • U31SG-RO046X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
    • Zenbook UX31E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:i5-2557M
  • Processor frequency
    • U31SG-RO046X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
    • Zenbook UX31E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • U31SG-RO046X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Smart Cache
    • Zenbook UX31E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:L3

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Comparison of U31SG-RO046X, UX31E
161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium, Metallic
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Metal
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightDiffersNoYes
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2350Mi5-2557M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2317
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 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
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speakers manufacturerDiffersAltec LansingBang & Olufsen
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel QS67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343854620
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0DNUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Wh
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
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.78 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm223 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 mm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 cm
HeightKnown for one25.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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