Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook UX31E-MA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M vs Lenovo X230i Tablet

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 83identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo X230i Tablet has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS Zenbook UX31E-MA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M (2.4 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Lenovo X230i Tablet has 18 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the ASUS Zenbook UX31E-MA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M (35 W vs 17 W). The ASUS Zenbook UX31E-MA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M has 15°C more tjunction than the Lenovo X230i Tablet (100 °C vs 85 °C). Only the Lenovo X230i Tablet has ExpressCard slot. Only the ASUS Zenbook UX31E-MA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M has Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX31E-MA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:Silver
    • X230i Tablet:Black
  • Form factor
    • Zenbook UX31E-MA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:Clamshell
    • X230i Tablet:Convertible (Swivel)
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX31E-MA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • X230i Tablet:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook UX31E-MA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • X230i Tablet:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX31E-MA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X230i Tablet:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX31E-MA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X230i Tablet:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX31E-MA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:i5-2557M
    • X230i Tablet:i3-2370M
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX31E-MA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:1.7 GHz
    • X230i Tablet:2.4 GHz

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185 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Swivel)
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHybrid (2-in-1)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2557Mi3-2370M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 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)Differs1724
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB320 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
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
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
Graphics2 differ
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonic FocusHigh Definition Audio
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel QS67 ExpressIntel® QM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5462053442
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0DP
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one6840 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.3 h
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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.3 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers223 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
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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