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ASUS Zenbook UX31E-RY009V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M vs MSI Gaming GT683-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 86identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:Aluminium, Metallic
    • Gaming GT683-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Gaming GT683-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GT683-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:HD+
    • Gaming GT683-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:i5-2557M
    • Gaming GT683-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:2.7 GHz
    • Gaming GT683-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:1.7 GHz
    • Gaming GT683-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Zenbook UX31E-RY009V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M:L3
    • Gaming GT683-484CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache

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Comparison of UX31E-RY009V, GT683-484CS
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminium, MetallicBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, MetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-2557Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1724
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneSSDUnknown — 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
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports 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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel QS67 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Start-up timeKnown for one17 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5462053450
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04W
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W150 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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.3 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs3 mm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.7 cm4.6 cm
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 V ACUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source

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