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ASUS ROG Strix GL703VD-GC068R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO453T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 86identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG Strix GL703VD-GC068R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO453T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10:Red
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG Strix GL703VD-GC068R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO453T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG Strix GL703VD-GC068R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO453T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG Strix GL703VD-GC068R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Full HD
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO453T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10:HD
  • Processor family
    • ROG Strix GL703VD-GC068R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO453T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ROG Strix GL703VD-GC068R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO453T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ROG Strix GL703VD-GC068R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO453T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10:i3-7100U
  • Processor cores
    • ROG Strix GL703VD-GC068R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:4
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO453T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10:2

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166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi3-7100U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2800 MHz2133 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x5916
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speaker powerDiffers3.5 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.24.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
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 quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
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 GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718595442
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2ZW
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers64 Wh38 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one7.7 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
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, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers415 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers24 mm23.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source
Repairability indexKnown for one5.2Unknown — not stated by the source

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