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ASUSPRO PU301LA-RO079H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows

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  • 43differ
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Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO PU301LA-RO079H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • ASUSPRO PU301LA-RO079H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO PU301LA-RO079H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:i5-7200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ASUSPRO PU301LA-RO079H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO PU301LA-RO079H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ASUSPRO PU301LA-RO079H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:BGA 1356
  • Processor lithography
    • ASUSPRO PU301LA-RO079H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:22 nm
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:14 nm
  • Processor codename
    • ASUSPRO PU301LA-RO079H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Haswell
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ040T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:Kaby Lake

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185 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui5-7200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1356
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2OPI
SteppingDiffersC0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX
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 familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x5916
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
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 quantityDiffers01
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 quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)DiffersNoYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545995443
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR2ZU
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A2.47 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, User
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.15 kg
WidthDiffers331 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers234.5 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers26.3 mm23.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one44 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, TCO4.0, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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