Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG Strix GL502VM-FY198T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs ASUS ROG GL552VW-DM686T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ

146specifications compared
38differ
108identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ROG Strix GL502VM-FY198T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Black
- ROG GL552VW-DM686T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:Metallic
Processor family
- ROG Strix GL502VM-FY198T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- ROG GL552VW-DM686T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- ROG Strix GL502VM-FY198T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- ROG GL552VW-DM686T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ROG Strix GL502VM-FY198T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
- ROG GL552VW-DM686T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:i5-6300HQ
Processor threads
- ROG Strix GL502VM-FY198T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8
- ROG GL552VW-DM686T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:4
Processor boost frequency
- ROG Strix GL502VM-FY198T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
- ROG GL552VW-DM686T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:3.2 GHz
Processor frequency
- ROG Strix GL502VM-FY198T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
- ROG GL552VW-DM686T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:2.3 GHz
Processor codename
- ROG Strix GL502VM-FY198T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Kaby Lake
- ROG GL552VW-DM686T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ:Skylake

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Comparison of GL502VM-FY198T, GL552VW-DM686T
168 specifications	A ASUS ROG Strix GL502VM-FY198T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop Model GL502VM-FY198T View product	B ASUS ROG GL552VW-DM686T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Model GL552VW-DM686T View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Metallic
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioning	Gaming	Gaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-7700HQ	i5-6300HQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.8 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series	Intel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Skylake
Bus type	DMI3	DMI3
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-down	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.25 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 630	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	64 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	950 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	0x591B	0x191B
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 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 LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.1	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
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 quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connector	No	No
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM170	Intel® HM170
Repairability index	5.2	5.2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Processor special features5 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) version	1.00	1.00
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-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	97185	88959
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR2FP
Processor package size	42 x 28 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	64 Wh	48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	180 W	120 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.32 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	19.5 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD, User	BIOS, HDD, User
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
CertificationDiffers	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, Energy star, WEEE, RoHS	UL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.59 kg
WidthDiffers	390 mm	385 mm
DepthDiffers	266 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	23.5 mm	32.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes

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