Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0014R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U vs HP Spectre x360 13-ac037tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

132specifications compared
41differ
91identical
66known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0014R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Laptop
- Spectre x360 13-ac037tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0014R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Black
- Spectre x360 13-ac037tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
Form factor
- ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0014R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Clamshell
- Spectre x360 13-ac037tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0014R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:35.6 cm (14")
- Spectre x360 13-ac037tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
Touchscreen
- ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0014R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:No
- Spectre x360 13-ac037tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Processor family
- ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0014R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Intel® Core™ i7
- Spectre x360 13-ac037tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0014R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Spectre x360 13-ac037tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0014R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:i7-6500U
- Spectre x360 13-ac037tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-7200U

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Comparison of B8430UA-FA0014R, 13-ac037tu
198 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0014R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Model B8430UA-FA0014R View product	B HP Spectre x360 13-ac037tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 13-ac037tu View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6500U	i5-7200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3.1 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequency	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Kaby Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	D1	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2133 MHz	1866 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	Not supported
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
NVMeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVMe 3.0, PCI Express
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x5916
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	1.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	4G	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for one	LTE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.1	4.2
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel SoC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 10 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88194	95443
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EZ	SR2ZU
Processor package size	42 X 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	57.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	9 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	1.29 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	305 mm
DepthDiffers	236 mm	218 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.98 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.05 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 4570 m
Operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 G
Non-operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 G
Operating vibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.043 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 G

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