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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 64identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG Strix SCAR II:Black
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:Black, Chocolate
  • Processor family
    • ROG Strix SCAR II:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ROG Strix SCAR II:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ROG Strix SCAR II:i7-8750H
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:i3-8130U
  • Processor cores
    • ROG Strix SCAR II:6
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG Strix SCAR II:12
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG Strix SCAR II:4.1 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:3.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • ROG Strix SCAR II:8 GT/s
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DB31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB Hybrid-HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Black, Chocol:4 GT/s

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154 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Chocolate
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one144 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-8750Hi3-8130U
Processor coresDiffers62
Processor threadsDiffers124
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1440Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneU0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHybrid-HDD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x3E9BUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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 versionDiffers5.04.1
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM370Unknown — not stated by the source
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneVariousUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10Windows 10
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 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 StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers134906137977
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3YYUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 42 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers66 Wh33 Wh
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers360.7 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers261.6 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers25.4 mm27.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User

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