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ASUS Vivobook A556UQ-XO384T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU vs LG Z series 14Z970-GA5HK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 80identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook A556UQ-XO384T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Blue, Silver
    • Z series 14Z970-GA5HK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:White
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook A556UQ-XO384T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Z series 14Z970-GA5HK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Vivobook A556UQ-XO384T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Z series 14Z970-GA5HK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Vivobook A556UQ-XO384T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:HD
    • Z series 14Z970-GA5HK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook A556UQ-XO384T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Z series 14Z970-GA5HK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook A556UQ-XO384T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:i5-6198DU
    • Z series 14Z970-GA5HK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:i5-7200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook A556UQ-XO384T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:2.8 GHz
    • Z series 14Z970-GA5HK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook A556UQ-XO384T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:2.3 GHz
    • Z series 14Z970-GA5HK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:2.5 GHz

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158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlue, SilverWhite
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-6198DUi5-7200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 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
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-6100 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 510Intel® 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)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x19060x5916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
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 quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source79
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features1 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9343295443
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2ZU
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
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers38 Wh60 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
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 slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg970 g
WidthDiffers382 mm323 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm212 mm
HeightDiffers25.5 mm16.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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