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ASUS F542UA-DM214T Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 14 X405UQ-BM048T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 89identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • F542UA-DM214T Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vivobook 14 X405UQ-BM048T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • F542UA-DM214T Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Vivobook 14 X405UQ-BM048T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • F542UA-DM214T Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:4405U
    • Vivobook 14 X405UQ-BM048T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:i5-7200U
  • Processor frequency
    • F542UA-DM214T Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:2.1 GHz
    • Vivobook 14 X405UQ-BM048T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • F542UA-DM214T Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:2 MB
    • Vivobook 14 X405UQ-BM048T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • F542UA-DM214T Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
    • Vivobook 14 X405UQ-BM048T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:BGA 1356
  • Processor codename
    • F542UA-DM214T Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:Skylake
    • Vivobook 14 X405UQ-BM048T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:Kaby Lake
  • Stepping
    • F542UA-DM214T Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:D1
    • Vivobook 14 X405UQ-BM048T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:H0

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Comparison of F542UA-DM214T, X405UQ-BM048T
154 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourGreyGrey
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStar Grey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers4405Ui5-7200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersD1H0
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-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1012
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Pentium 4000 series for MobileUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage3 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
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 510Intel® HD 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)Differs950 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5916
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 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 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
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
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 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 version0.000.00
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8961195443
Processor codeDiffersSR2EXSR2ZU
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Battery capacityDiffers38 Wh42 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers2.47 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.15 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm326.4 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm225.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.88 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.02 cm
HeightKnown for one23.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, UserUnknown — not stated by the source

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