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ASUS A540UA-GQ1097T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook 13 UX331UA-EG119T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 103identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A540UA-GQ1097T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Silver
    • Zenbook 13 UX331UA-EG119T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Gold
  • Display diagonal
    • A540UA-GQ1097T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Zenbook 13 UX331UA-EG119T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • A540UA-GQ1097T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Zenbook 13 UX331UA-EG119T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • A540UA-GQ1097T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:HD
    • Zenbook 13 UX331UA-EG119T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Full HD
  • Display surface
    • A540UA-GQ1097T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Gloss
    • Zenbook 13 UX331UA-EG119T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Matt
  • Processor family
    • A540UA-GQ1097T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook 13 UX331UA-EG119T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • A540UA-GQ1097T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook 13 UX331UA-EG119T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A540UA-GQ1097T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • Zenbook 13 UX331UA-EG119T-LU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U

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167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverGold
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-8550U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby Lake RKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingY0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down10 W10 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
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs12 GB8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB512 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
SSD form factorDiffers2.5"M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD 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)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59170x5917
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHarman Kardon
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network4 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
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 quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10Windows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers124967122589
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LAUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers33 Wh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs8 h14 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers2.47 A2.37 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg1.1 kg
WidthDiffers381.4 mm310 mm
DepthDiffers251.5 mm216 mm
HeightDiffers27.2 mm13.9 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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