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ASUS Zenbook UX331UA-EG029T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U vs ASUS Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U

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  • 35differ
  • 126identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Zenbook UX331UA-EG029T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U (4 vs 2). The ASUS Zenbook UX331UA-EG029T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U (8 vs 4). The ASUS Zenbook UX331UA-EG029T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U has 0.9 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U (4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). Only the ASUS Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U has discrete graphics card. Product colour: Blue on the ASUS Zenbook UX331UA-EG029T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U, Grey on the ASUS Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U.

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX331UA-EG029T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Blue
    • Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX331UA-EG029T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX331UA-EG029T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX331UA-EG029T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX331UA-EG029T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:i7-8550U
    • Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:i5-7200U
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook UX331UA-EG029T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4
    • Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:2
  • Processor threads
    • Zenbook UX331UA-EG029T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8
    • Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX331UA-EG029T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4 GHz
    • Zenbook UX430UQ-GV218T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:3.1 GHz

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184 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlueGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui5-7200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersY0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorOn-boardOn-board
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x5916
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.24.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity00
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Mini HDMI ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
LAN/VGA combo portNoNo
Mini VGA ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Line-inNoNo
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Alienware graphics amplifier portNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Serial ports quantity00
Total number of SATA connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors00
Number of USB ports with PowerShare support00
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare support00
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features1 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258995443
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2ZU
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Battery capacity50 Wh50 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers2.37 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, UserBIOS, HDD, User
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.1 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers310 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers216 mm225 mm
HeightDiffers13.9 mm15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoCUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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