Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook UX21E-KX008X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M vs Samsung 5 NP550P7C-T02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

125specifications compared
56differ
69identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Zenbook UX21E-KX008X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:Aluminium
- 5 NP550P7C-T02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Grey
Display diagonal
- Zenbook UX21E-KX008X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:29.5 cm (11.6")
- 5 NP550P7C-T02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Zenbook UX21E-KX008X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:1366 x 768 pixels
- 5 NP550P7C-T02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor generation
- Zenbook UX21E-KX008X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 5 NP550P7C-T02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Zenbook UX21E-KX008X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:i7-2677M
- 5 NP550P7C-T02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
Processor cores
- Zenbook UX21E-KX008X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:2
- 5 NP550P7C-T02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4
Processor threads
- Zenbook UX21E-KX008X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:4
- 5 NP550P7C-T02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:8
Processor boost frequency
- Zenbook UX21E-KX008X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:2.9 GHz
- 5 NP550P7C-T02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3.3 GHz

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Comparison of UX21E-KX008X, NP550P7C-T02FR
177 specifications	A ASUS Zenbook UX21E-KX008X laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Model UX21E-KX008X View product	B Samsung 5 NP550P7C-T02FR laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Model NP550P7C-T02FR View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Aluminium	Grey
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	29.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2677M	i7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	2 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
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
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	Blu-Ray ROM
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster	HD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	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
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel QS67 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Start-up timeKnown for one	2 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 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
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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® 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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	54617	64899
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	35 Wh	56 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	2.37 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.1 kg	3.05 kg
WidthDiffers	299 mm	408.3 mm
DepthDiffers	196 mm	269.9 mm
Height (front)Differs	3 mm	2.92 cm
Height (rear)Differs	1.7 cm	3.19 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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