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ASUS Zenbook UX32LA-R3043H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U vs ASUS X550CA-XX189D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 77identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX32LA-R3043H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Grey, Silver
    • X550CA-XX189D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX32LA-R3043H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • X550CA-XX189D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX32LA-R3043H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X550CA-XX189D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX32LA-R3043H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X550CA-XX189D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX32LA-R3043H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:i7-4500U
    • X550CA-XX189D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor cache
    • Zenbook UX32LA-R3043H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:4 MB
    • X550CA-XX189D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Zenbook UX32LA-R3043H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:BGA 1168
    • X550CA-XX189D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • Zenbook UX32LA-R3043H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Haswell
    • X550CA-XX189D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of UX32LA-R3043H, X550CA-XX189D
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlue
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546065697
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh37 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
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, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.45 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm251 mm
Height (front)Differs5.5 mm2.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.8 cm3.17 cm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express

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