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ASUS K501LX-DM038T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs ASUS X555LB-DM680D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 119identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K501LX-DM038T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Blue, Stainless steel
    • X555LB-DM680D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Brown
  • Display resolution
    • K501LX-DM038T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X555LB-DM680D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • K501LX-DM038T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Full HD
    • X555LB-DM680D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:HD
  • Internal memory
    • K501LX-DM038T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:8 GB
    • X555LB-DM680D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:12 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • K501LX-DM038T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:DDR3-SDRAM
    • X555LB-DM680D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:DDR3L-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • K501LX-DM038T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1 TB
    • X555LB-DM680D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2 TB
  • Storage media
    • K501LX-DM038T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:HDD+SSD
    • X555LB-DM680D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:HDD
  • HDD capacity
    • K501LX-DM038T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1 TB
    • X555LB-DM680D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2 TB

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Comparison of K501LX-DM038T, X555LB-DM680D
150 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlue, Stainless steelBrown
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation5th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-5500Ui7-5500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
SteppingF0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations4x1, 2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® GeForce® 940M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory16 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)950 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.211.2
On-board graphics card ID0x16160x1616
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Processor special featuresidentical
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 FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
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™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID8521485214
Processor codeSR23WSR23W
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh37 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.74 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD, User
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.3 kg
Width382 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers21.7 mm25.8 mm

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