Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Pro 15 UX580GE-XB74T 15.6 vs Samsung Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30

95specifications compared
47differ
48identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Pro 15 UX580GE-XB74T 15.6:Laptop
- Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:Chromebook
Product colour
- Pro 15 UX580GE-XB74T 15.6:Black
- Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:Metallic, Silver
Display diagonal
- Pro 15 UX580GE-XB74T 15.6:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:31 cm (12.2")
Display resolution
- Pro 15 UX580GE-XB74T 15.6:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:1920 x 1200 pixels
Touchscreen
- Pro 15 UX580GE-XB74T 15.6:No
- Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:Yes
Native aspect ratio
- Pro 15 UX580GE-XB74T 15.6:16:9
- Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:16:10
Processor family
- Pro 15 UX580GE-XB74T 15.6:Intel® Core™ i9
- Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generation
- Pro 15 UX580GE-XB74T 15.6:8th gen Intel® Core™ i9
- Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30:7th gen Intel® Core™ m3

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Comparison of Pro 15 UX580GE-XB74T 15.6, XE521QAB-K02US
151 specifications	A ASUS Pro 15 UX580GE-XB74T 15.6 View product	B Samsung Chromebook Plus XE521QAB-K02US laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Model XE521QAB-K02US View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Chromebook
Product colourDiffers	Black	Metallic, Silver
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Fold-back screen)
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Metal
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	31 cm (12.2")
Display resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i9	Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i9	7th gen Intel® Core™ m3
Processor modelDiffers	i9-8950HK	m3-7Y30
Processor coresDiffers	6	2
Processor threadsDiffers	12	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.8 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	1 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	12 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1440	BGA 1515
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i9-8000 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Coffee Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	U0	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	4.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	10
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.75 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR4-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	64 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	SSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® UHD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 630	Intel® HD Graphics 615
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	64 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.5	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x3E9B	0x591E
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 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
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.0	4.0
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM370	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	ScreenPad	Clickpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	ChromeOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
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 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-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
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® 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® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	134903	95449
Processor codeDiffers	SRCKN	SR2ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	20.5 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
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers	71 Wh	30 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.91 kg	1.33 kg
WidthDiffers	365.8 mm	288 mm
DepthDiffers	251.6 mm	208 mm
HeightDiffers	15.2 mm	18 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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