Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS TAICHI 21 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook S500CA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 109identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • TAICHI 21 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Convertible (Dual Screen)
    • Vivobook S500CA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • TAICHI 21 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Vivobook S500CA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • TAICHI 21 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook S500CA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • TAICHI 21 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Full HD
    • Vivobook S500CA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • TAICHI 21 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook S500CA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TAICHI 21 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook S500CA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TAICHI 21 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:i7-3537U
    • Vivobook S500CA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TAICHI 21 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Vivobook S500CA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz

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165 specifications
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Dual Screen)Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537Ui5-3317U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2017
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
Audioidentical
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 resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-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
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® QS77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205465707
Processor codeDiffersSR0XGSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers35 Wh44 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers339.2 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers17.4 mm21.5 mm

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