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ASUS R556LA-XO157H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop vs ASUS R557LA-XO852H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 100identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • R556LA-XO157H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • R557LA-XO852H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Black
  • Processor family
    • R556LA-XO157H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R557LA-XO852H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • R556LA-XO157H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • R557LA-XO852H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • R556LA-XO157H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:i7-4510U
    • R557LA-XO852H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • R556LA-XO157H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • R557LA-XO852H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • R556LA-XO157H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:2 GHz
    • R557LA-XO852H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • R556LA-XO157H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:4 MB
    • R557LA-XO852H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:3 MB
  • Total storage capacity
    • R556LA-XO157H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:1 TB
    • R557LA-XO852H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:750 GB

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Comparison of R556LA-XO157H, R557LA-XO852H
140 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4510Ui5-4210U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
SteppingD0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations4x1, 2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.2/12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card ID0xA160xA16
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 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 & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware Version9.59.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYesYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.001.00
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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101581016
Processor codeDiffersSR1EBSR1EF
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells22
Battery capacityKnown for one37 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one1.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.3 kg2.3 kg
Width382 mm382 mm
Depth256 mm256 mm
Height25.8 mm25.8 mm

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