Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U vs ASUS Zenbook UX305FA-FC149H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71

144specifications compared
47differ
97identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Blue, Stainless steel
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC149H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:Gold
Display diagonal
- K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC149H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Intel® Core™ i7
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC149H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:Intel® Core™ M
Processor generation
- K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC149H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor model
- K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC149H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:M-5Y71
Processor boost frequency
- K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:3 GHz
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC149H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:2.9 GHz
Processor frequency
- K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC149H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:1.2 GHz
Processor socket
- K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:BGA 1168
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC149H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:BGA 1234

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Comparison of K501LX-DM040D, UX305FA-FC149H
168 specifications	A ASUS K501LX-DM040D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Model K501LX-DM040D View product	B ASUS Zenbook UX305FA-FC149H laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71 Model UX305FA-FC149H View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Blue, Stainless steel	Gold
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ M
Processor generationDiffers	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelDiffers	i7-5500U	M-5Y71
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.2 GHz
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	L3	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1234
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codename	Broadwell	Broadwell
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	F0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	4.5 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	3.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.6 GHz	0.6 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	95 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics 5300
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	16 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	950 MHz	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.2	11.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x1616	0x161E
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster	RealTek
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 8.1
Processor special features10 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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85214	84672
Processor codeDiffers	SR23W	SR23Q
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	30 x 16.5 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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	45 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	33 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.74 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD, User	BIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, CCC, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	1.2 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	343 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	226 mm
HeightDiffers	21.7 mm	12.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise

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