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ASUS Zenbook UX31A-041A3517U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs Samsung 5 NP532U3C-A01FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 83identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX31A-041A3517U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Metallic
    • 5 NP532U3C-A01FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:Aluminium
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook UX31A-041A3517U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 5 NP532U3C-A01FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX31A-041A3517U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 NP532U3C-A01FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX31A-041A3517U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 NP532U3C-A01FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX31A-041A3517U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • 5 NP532U3C-A01FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:i3-2365M
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX31A-041A3517U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • 5 NP532U3C-A01FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:1.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Zenbook UX31A-041A3517U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB
    • 5 NP532U3C-A01FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:3 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • Zenbook UX31A-041A3517U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:22 nm
    • 5 NP532U3C-A01FR laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M:32 nm

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173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersMetallicAluminium
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePolypropylene (PP)
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui3-2365M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1914
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) 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
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571470272
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0U3
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one6840 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W60 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 voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.3 kg1.52 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm218.9 mm
HeightKnown for one18 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs3 mm1.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.8 cm1.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCO 3.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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