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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
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
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi5-2557M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2417
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 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
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
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 base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
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
Network2 differ
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
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
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
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
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
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 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
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
Other features1 differ
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240V100 - 240 V AC
Volume controlKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
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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