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ASUS Zenbook UX21E-KX008V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M vs MSI X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 88identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX21E-KX008V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:Aluminium, Metallic
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX21E-KX008V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX21E-KX008V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX21E-KX008V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX21E-KX008V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:i7-2677M
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX21E-KX008V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:2.9 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX21E-KX008V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:1.8 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Zenbook UX21E-KX008V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:4 MB
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-229BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB

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173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminium, MetallicBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, MetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2677Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1824
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB640 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterTHX
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit LAN, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi, Bluetooth
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one150 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel QS67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5461753450
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityDiffers35 Wh5900 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.1 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers299 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers196 mm239.4 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source

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