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ASUS A556UA-DM987D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U vs ASUS Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX3490UA-BE025R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 100identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A556UA-DM987D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:White
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX3490UA-BE025R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • A556UA-DM987D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX3490UA-BE025R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • A556UA-DM987D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX3490UA-BE025R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • A556UA-DM987D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX3490UA-BE025R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A556UA-DM987D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:i5-7200U
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX3490UA-BE025R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:i7-7500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A556UA-DM987D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:3.1 GHz
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX3490UA-BE025R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A556UA-DM987D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:2.5 GHz
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX3490UA-BE025R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • A556UA-DM987D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:3 MB
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX3490UA-BE025R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:4 MB

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153 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlue
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui7-7500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingH0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD 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)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59160x5916
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSonicMaster Premium
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneBD-RE DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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 one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
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 quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Pro
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS Splendid ASUS Eye Care ASUS Tru2life Video ASUS AudioWizard
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 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)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™YesYes
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 Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544395451
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZUSR2ZV
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
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers38 Wh46 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.37 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.1 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm329 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm210 mm
HeightDiffers25.5 mm12.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes

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