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ASUS A542UA-DM425T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX213T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 110identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • A542UA-DM425T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX213T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • A542UA-DM425T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX213T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • A542UA-DM425T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:Full HD
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX213T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:HD+
  • Processor generation
    • A542UA-DM425T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX213T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • A542UA-DM425T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:i3-7100U
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX213T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:i3-6006U
  • Processor frequency
    • A542UA-DM425T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX213T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:2 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • A542UA-DM425T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:Kaby Lake
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX213T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:Skylake
  • Stepping
    • A542UA-DM425T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:H0
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX213T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:D1

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Comparison of A542UA-DM425T, X705UA-BX213T
156 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourGreyGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi3-7100Ui3-6006U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersH0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz2400 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB628 GB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD size2.5"2.5"
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59161916
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
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)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544291157
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZWSSSR2UW
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers38 Wh42 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current2.37 A2.37 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers23.2 mm22.6 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC

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