Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook UX31A-C4037H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs HP ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 87identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4037H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Stainless steel
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4037H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4037H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4037H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4037H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4037H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4037H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX31A-C4037H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • ProBook BKB5Q21LT laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz

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180 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersStainless steelGrey
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitiveUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui5-3210M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1925
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 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 typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSRS
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571465708
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one6840 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.3 kg2.33 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm375 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm28 mm
Height (front)Known for one3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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