Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs MSI GT60 0NE-220US

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 81identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Aluminium, Grey, Silver
    • GT60 0NE-220US:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GT60 0NE-220US:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Yes
    • GT60 0NE-220US:No
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • GT60 0NE-220US:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:2
    • GT60 0NE-220US:4
  • Processor threads
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4
    • GT60 0NE-220US:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3 GHz
    • GT60 0NE-220US:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX31A-XB72 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • GT60 0NE-220US:2.3 GHz

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminium, Grey, SilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket G2
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1923
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-boardUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
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
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
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)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
eSATA/USB 2.0 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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM76 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571464899
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityKnown for one6840 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.3 kg3.4 kg
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 cm (10.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 cm (15")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 cm (1.77")
WidthKnown for one325 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one18 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDigital
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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