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ASUS Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC106T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM336T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 101identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC106T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Grey, Metallic
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM336T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC106T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM336T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC106T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM336T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC106T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM336T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC106T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM336T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:i5-8250U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC106T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM336T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC106T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM336T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC106T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8 MB
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM336T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:6 MB

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Comparison of N705UD-GC106T, X542UQ-DM336T
146 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, MetallicGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui5-8250U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby Lake RKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingY0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down10 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2400 MHz2133 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
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 modelIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59170x5917
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers122589124967
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3LA
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers42 Wh38 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.32 A2.47 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, User
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.15 kg
WidthDiffers411 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers270.5 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers20.9 mm23.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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