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ASUS Zenbook UX32A-R3024H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop vs MSI Classic CX61 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 93identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3024H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Stainless steel
    • Classic CX61 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3024H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Classic CX61 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3024H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CX61 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3024H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CX61 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3024H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
    • Classic CX61 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:i5-3210M
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3024H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • Classic CX61 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3024H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:17 W
    • Classic CX61 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:35 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3024H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:2.0
    • Classic CX61 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop:3.0

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Comparison of UX32A-R3024H-BE, CX61
173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersStainless steelBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-3217Ui5-3210M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1825
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers524 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network3 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit LAN, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569765708
Processor codeDiffersSR0N9SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one6520 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.45 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm250 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one5.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source

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