Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS K556UQ-DM971T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U vs ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN028T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

126specifications compared
46differ
80identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- K556UQ-DM971T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:Laptop
- Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN028T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- K556UQ-DM971T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:Blue, Stainless steel
- Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN028T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey, Titanium
Form factor
- K556UQ-DM971T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:Clamshell
- Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN028T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- K556UQ-DM971T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN028T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):32 cm (12.6")
Display resolution
- K556UQ-DM971T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN028T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2880 x 1920 pixels
Touchscreen
- K556UQ-DM971T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:No
- Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN028T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
HD type
- K556UQ-DM971T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:Full HD
- Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN028T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
Native aspect ratio
- K556UQ-DM971T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U:16:9
- Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN028T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2

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Comparison of K556UQ-DM971T, T303UA-GN028T
158 specifications	A ASUS K556UQ-DM971T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Model K556UQ-DM971T View product	B ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN028T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model T303UA-GN028T View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Blue, Stainless steel	Grey, Titanium
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	32 cm (12.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2880 x 1920 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Quad HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	3:2
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7200U	i7-6500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3.1 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequency	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Skylake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	H0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2133 MHz	1866 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	512 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	512 GB
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1050 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	0x5916	1916
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster Premium
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13 MP
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Processor special features4 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 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-NI	No	No
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)	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)	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95443	88194
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZU	SR2EZ
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 X 24 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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers	38 Wh	39 Wh
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	3.42 A	2.25 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	19 V	20 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	2.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	382 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	258 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	25.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	790 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.9 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.35 mm

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