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ASUS Vivobook Max F541UA-XX054T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ266T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Gold

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 100identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook Max F541UA-XX054T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Silver
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ266T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Gold:Gold
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook Max F541UA-XX054T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ266T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Gold:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook Max F541UA-XX054T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:i5-6200U
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ266T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Gold:i5-8250U
  • Processor cores
    • Vivobook Max F541UA-XX054T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:2
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ266T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Gold:4
  • Processor threads
    • Vivobook Max F541UA-XX054T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:4
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ266T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Gold:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook Max F541UA-XX054T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:2.8 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ266T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Gold:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook Max F541UA-XX054T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:2.3 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ266T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Gold:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Vivobook Max F541UA-XX054T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:3 MB
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ266T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Gold:6 MB

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148 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverGold
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-6200 seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersQPIOPI
SteppingDiffersD1Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5917
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
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
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 quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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 versionDiffers1.000.00
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)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers88193124967
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR3LA
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers36 Wh38 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output current2.47 A2.47 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.15 kg
WidthDiffers381.4 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers251.5 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers27.6 mm23.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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