Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook UX21E-MA2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M vs Lenovo X230i Tablet

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 82identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX21E-MA2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:Silver
    • X230i Tablet:Black
  • Form factor
    • Zenbook UX21E-MA2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:Clamshell
    • X230i Tablet:Convertible (Swivel)
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX21E-MA2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • X230i Tablet:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX21E-MA2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X230i Tablet:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX21E-MA2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X230i Tablet:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX21E-MA2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:i7-2677M
    • X230i Tablet:i3-2370M
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX21E-MA2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:1.8 GHz
    • X230i Tablet:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Zenbook UX21E-MA2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:4 MB
    • X230i Tablet:3 MB

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182 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Swivel)
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-2677Mi3-2370M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1824
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB320 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
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
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonic FocusHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel QS67 ExpressIntel® QM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5461753442
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0DP
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.3 h
Battery capacityKnown for one4800 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.37 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.1 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers299 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers196 mm228.7 mm
Height (front)Differs0.3 mm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.7 cm3.13 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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