Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Vivobook A556UQ-DM974D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U vs NEC LAVIE Direct HZ (D) GN11S46AYAJ9D7YDA Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 86identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Vivobook A556UQ-DM974D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:Laptop
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) GN11S46AYAJ9D7YDA Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Vivobook A556UQ-DM974D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:White
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) GN11S46AYAJ9D7YDA Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
  • Form factor
    • Vivobook A556UQ-DM974D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:Clamshell
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) GN11S46AYAJ9D7YDA Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook A556UQ-DM974D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) GN11S46AYAJ9D7YDA Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • Vivobook A556UQ-DM974D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:No
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) GN11S46AYAJ9D7YDA Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook A556UQ-DM974D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) GN11S46AYAJ9D7YDA Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m5
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook A556UQ-DM974D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) GN11S46AYAJ9D7YDA Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ m5
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook A556UQ-DM974D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:i5-7200U
    • LAVIE Direct HZ (D) GN11S46AYAJ9D7YDA Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):m5-6Y54

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182 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ m5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ m5
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Um5-6Y54
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1515
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
SteppingDiffersH0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W4.5 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upDiffers25 W7 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W3.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1210
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core m5-6Y Series
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Storage3 differ
Storage mediaDiffersSSDeMMC
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 515
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x191E
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Network1 differ
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)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
SIM card supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544388202
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZUSR2EM
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm20 X 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one38 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.2 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W32 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg798 g
WidthDiffers382 mm294 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm206.5 mm
HeightKnown for one25.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.34 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.79 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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