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ASUS Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs ASUS R520UA-BQ729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 98identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Grey, Stainless steel
    • R520UA-BQ729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • R520UA-BQ729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R520UA-BQ729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • R520UA-BQ729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
    • R520UA-BQ729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:i3-7100U
  • Processor cores
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4
    • R520UA-BQ729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8
    • R520UA-BQ729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • R520UA-BQ729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:2.4 GHz

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158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelGrey
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
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui3-7100U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB3 MB
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersY0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 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
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD 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 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x5916
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
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 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 TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258995442
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
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® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2ZW
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacity42 Wh42 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.32 A2.37 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers411 mm361.4 mm
DepthDiffers270 mm243.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.09 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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