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ASUS Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U vs Samsung 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 99identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Grey, Metallic
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:Silver
  • Touchscreen
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:No
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:i7-3517U
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:i5-2537M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:3 GHz
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:1.9 GHz
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:1.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Zenbook UX32A-R3038H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U:4 MB
    • 5 540U3C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of UX32A-R3038H, 540U3C
176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, MetallicSilver
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui5-2537M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1914
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersOn-board + SO-DIMMOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB524 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSoundAlive
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 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)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571454619
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR03W
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one6520 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W60 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 voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCO3.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.45 kg1.69 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm315.1 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm218.9 mm
Height (front)Differs5.5 mm1.66 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.8 cm1.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source

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