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ASUS U53SD-XX018X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs ASUS Zenbook UX31E-RY003V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 89identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U53SD-XX018X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Wood
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY003V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:Aluminium, Metallic
  • Display diagonal
    • U53SD-XX018X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY003V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • U53SD-XX018X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY003V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • U53SD-XX018X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY003V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:i5-2557M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • U53SD-XX018X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY003V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • U53SD-XX018X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY003V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • U53SD-XX018X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY003V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:L3
  • Processor socket
    • U53SD-XX018X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY003V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:BGA 1023

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Comparison of U53SD-XX018X, UX31E-RY003V
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWoodAluminium, Metallic
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Metal
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-2557M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2417
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
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 capacityDiffers640 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMMC, SD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNot available
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSonicMaster
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel QS67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345054620
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers83 Wh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs10 h7 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.81 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers386 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers257 mm223 mm
Height (front)Differs3.16 cm3 mm
Height (rear)Differs3.31 cm1.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240V100 - 240 V AC
Volume controlKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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