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Acer Chromebook C732L-C8QH Intel® Celeron® N3450 Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ007 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3350 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate

119specifications compared
25differ
94identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Chromebook C732L-C8QH Intel® Celeron® N3450 Laptop:Black, Blue
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ007 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3350 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:Black, Chocolate
Display diagonal
- Chromebook C732L-C8QH Intel® Celeron® N3450 Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ007 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3350 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor model
- Chromebook C732L-C8QH Intel® Celeron® N3450 Laptop:N3450
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ007 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3350 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:N3350
Processor cores
- Chromebook C732L-C8QH Intel® Celeron® N3450 Laptop:4
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ007 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3350 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:2
Processor threads
- Chromebook C732L-C8QH Intel® Celeron® N3450 Laptop:4
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ007 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3350 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:2
Processor boost frequency
- Chromebook C732L-C8QH Intel® Celeron® N3450 Laptop:2.2 GHz
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ007 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3350 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:2.4 GHz
System bus rate
- Chromebook C732L-C8QH Intel® Celeron® N3450 Laptop:8 GT/s
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ007 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3350 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:5 GT/s
PCI Express configurations
- Chromebook C732L-C8QH Intel® Celeron® N3450 Laptop:1x2, 1x2+2x1, 1x4, 4x1
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ007 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3350 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate:1x2+2x1, 4x1

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Comparison of C732L-C8QH, X540NA-GQ007
149 specifications	A Acer Chromebook C732L-C8QH Intel® Celeron® N3450 Laptop Model C732L-C8QH View product	B ASUS Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ007 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3350 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Linux Black, Chocolate Model X540NA-GQ007 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue	Black, Chocolate
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	N3450	N3350
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor frequency	1.1 GHz	1.1 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	BGA 1296	BGA 1296
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Celeron N3000 series	Intel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codename	Apollo Lake	Apollo Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	6 W	6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)	4 W	4 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	6	6
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2, 1x2+2x1, 1x4, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	LPDDR4-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	32 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Flash	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Flash memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash drive interfaceKnown for one	Flash	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 500	Intel® HD Graphics 500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	8 GB	8 GB
Number of execution units	12	12
On-board graphics card base frequency	200 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	700 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x5A85	0x5A85
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 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)
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x2
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Linux
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Boot	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	0.00	0.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	0.00	0.00
Intel Smart Idle TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Response Technology version	0.00	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95596	95598
Processor package size	24 x 31 mm	24 x 31 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UART	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacityDiffers	3920 mAh	33 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	12 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	33 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers	50/60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.35 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	302 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	209 mm	251 mm
HeightDiffers	21.3 mm	27.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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