Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS F542BP-GQ006T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017T Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 37identical
  • 106known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • F542BP-GQ006T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Black, Grey
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017T Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black:Black
  • Processor manufacturer
    • F542BP-GQ006T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017T Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black:Intel
  • Processor family
    • F542BP-GQ006T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017T Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • F542BP-GQ006T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017T Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black:N3350
  • Processor boost frequency
    • F542BP-GQ006T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017T Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black:2.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • F542BP-GQ006T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017T Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black:1.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • F542BP-GQ006T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1 MB
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017T Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black:2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • F542BP-GQ006T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:8 GB
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017T Intel® Celeron® N3350 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black:4 GB

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Comparison of F542BP-GQ006T, X540NA-GQ017T
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420N3350
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz1.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1296
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApollo Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor generationKnown for one7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics 500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x5A85
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon R5 M420Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD Radeon R5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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 LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
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
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10Windows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 365 CustomerUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Idle TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95598
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 x 31 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W33 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm381 mm
Depth251 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers23.2 mm27.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source

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