Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook UX31A-R5006X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs ASUS UX31E-RY025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M

137specifications compared
34differ
103identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Processor generation
- Zenbook UX31A-R5006X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- UX31E-RY025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Zenbook UX31A-R5006X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
- UX31E-RY025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:i5-2557M
Processor boost frequency
- Zenbook UX31A-R5006X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
- UX31E-RY025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:2.7 GHz
Processor cache type
- Zenbook UX31A-R5006X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Smart Cache
- UX31E-RY025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:L3
Processor lithography
- Zenbook UX31A-R5006X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:22 nm
- UX31E-RY025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:32 nm
Processor codename
- Zenbook UX31A-R5006X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Ivy Bridge
- UX31E-RY025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:Sandy Bridge
Stepping
- Zenbook UX31A-R5006X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:L1
- UX31E-RY025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:J1
Tjunction
- Zenbook UX31A-R5006X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:105 °C
- UX31E-RY025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:100 °C

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Comparison of UX31A-R5006X, UX31E-RY025V
175 specifications	A ASUS Zenbook UX31A-R5006X Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop Model UX31A-R5006X View product	B ASUS UX31E-RY025V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M Model UX31E-RY025V View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	33.8 cm (13.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1600 x 900 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD type	HD+	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	350 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	800:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3317U	i5-2557M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor frequency	1.7 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	17	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
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 type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x166	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Mini VGA ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel QS67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	English
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 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	22 nm	32 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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
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® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65707	54620
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0N8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 mm	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	50 Wh	6840 mAh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.37 A
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight	1.3 kg	1.3 kg
Width	325 mm	325 mm
Depth	223 mm	223 mm
HeightKnown for one	18 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs	3 mm	03 mm
Height (rear)Differs	1.8 cm	1.7 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	325 x 223 x 170 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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