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ASUS Zenbook UX32LN-R4029P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad 430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 68identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX32LN-R4029P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Grey, Silver
    • ThinkPad 430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX32LN-R4029P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • ThinkPad 430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook UX32LN-R4029P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • ThinkPad 430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX32LN-R4029P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ThinkPad 430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX32LN-R4029P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ThinkPad 430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX32LN-R4029P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:i7-4500U
    • ThinkPad 430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Laptop:i5-3320M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX32LN-R4029P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • ThinkPad 430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Laptop:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX32LN-R4029P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • ThinkPad 430 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3320M Laptop:2.6 GHz

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179 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui5-3320M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
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
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 & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1 ProWindows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8 Pro
Processor special features13 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546064896
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR0MY
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — 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
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.45 kg2.17 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm340.5 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm232 mm
Height (front)Differs5.5 mm2.98 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.8 cm2.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffersEnterpriseHome office, Small Business
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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