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ASUS R556LA-XX1729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook UX301LA-DE141T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 75identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • R556LA-XX1729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE141T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • R556LA-XX1729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE141T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • R556LA-XX1729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE141T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2560 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • R556LA-XX1729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:No
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE141T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Yes
  • HD type
    • R556LA-XX1729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Not supported
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE141T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Quad HD
  • Display surface
    • R556LA-XX1729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Gloss
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE141T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Matt
  • Processor family
    • R556LA-XX1729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE141T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • R556LA-XX1729T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE141T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of R556LA-XX1729T, UX301LA-DE141T
175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlue
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersNot supportedQuad HD
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i35th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4005Ui7-5500U
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1012
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 1x44x1, 2x4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x1616
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,1000,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features16 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
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 Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
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
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersYesVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510585214
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
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® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR23W
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh50.6 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one1.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
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
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersUL;TUV;KCC;NCC;CE Marking Compliance ;FCC Compliance;BSMI ;CCC;EPEAT;EU Flower;Energy starUL;TUV;KCC;MIC;NCC;CE Marking Compliance ;FCC Compliance;BSMI ;Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance;Japan VCCI Compliance ;IDA;CCC;GOST-R ;CB;EPEAT;EU Flower;E-standby;Energy star
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.4 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm226 mm
HeightDiffers25.8 mm15.5 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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