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ASUS Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UAR-BE082R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 34identical
  • 95known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Grey
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UAR-BE082R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UAR-BE082R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UAR-BE082R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UAR-BE082R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UAR-BE082R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UAR-BE082R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:8 GB
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UAR-BE082R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:16 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:DDR4-SDRAM
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UAR-BE082R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:LPDDR3-SDRAM

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159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlue
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420i7-8550U
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKaby Lake R
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 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 IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x5917
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSonicMaster Premium
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
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 quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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 TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122589
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers38 Wh46 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 h
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers2.37 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.1 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm329 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm214 mm
HeightDiffers23.2 mm12.9 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.29 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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