Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop vs MSI GL62M 7RD-205BE

119specifications compared
42differ
77identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:Brown
- GL62M 7RD-205BE:Black
Display resolution
- Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- GL62M 7RD-205BE:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:HD
- GL62M 7RD-205BE:Full HD
Processor family
- Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- GL62M 7RD-205BE:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GL62M 7RD-205BE:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:i5-6198DU
- GL62M 7RD-205BE:i7-7700HQ
Processor cores
- Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:2
- GL62M 7RD-205BE:4
Processor threads
- Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:4
- GL62M 7RD-205BE:8

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of F556UV-XX306T, GL62M 7RD-205BE
167 specifications	A ASUS Vivobook F556UV-XX306T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop Model F556UV-XX306T View product	B MSI GL62M 7RD-205BE View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Brown	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-6198DU	i7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-6100 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Kaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 920MX	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 510	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 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	0x1906	0x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	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 LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Operating system languageKnown for one	Italian	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office 365	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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® 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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	93432	97185
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	260 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 cm
HeightKnown for one	25.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons