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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 colourDiffersBlackBlack, Chocolate
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one144 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
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
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB4 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1440Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
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
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
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 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 OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x3E9BUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
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
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
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 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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneVariousUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers134906137977
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3YYUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 42 mm
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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