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ASUS R542UQ-GQ334T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X705UQ-BX180R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 105identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • R542UQ-GQ334T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vivobook X705UQ-BX180R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • R542UQ-GQ334T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Vivobook X705UQ-BX180R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • R542UQ-GQ334T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:HD
    • Vivobook X705UQ-BX180R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:HD+
  • Processor family
    • R542UQ-GQ334T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X705UQ-BX180R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • R542UQ-GQ334T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X705UQ-BX180R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • R542UQ-GQ334T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
    • Vivobook X705UQ-BX180R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:i5-8250U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • R542UQ-GQ334T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz
    • Vivobook X705UQ-BX180R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • R542UQ-GQ334T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • Vivobook X705UQ-BX180R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of R542UQ-GQ334T, X705UQ-BX180R
150 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourGreyGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
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 speedDiffers2133 MHz2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
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
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-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
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
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
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
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
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Battery capacityDiffers38 Wh42 Wh
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 currentDiffers2.47 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.15 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers23.2 mm22.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes

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