Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Transformer 3 T305CA-GW048T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Vivobook X540LA-XX680D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop

132specifications compared
56differ
76identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW048T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Vivobook X540LA-XX680D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW048T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
- Vivobook X540LA-XX680D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:White
Form factor
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW048T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Vivobook X540LA-XX680D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW048T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):32 cm (12.6")
- Vivobook X540LA-XX680D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW048T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):2880 x 1920 pixels
- Vivobook X540LA-XX680D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW048T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Vivobook X540LA-XX680D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:No
HD type
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW048T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- Vivobook X540LA-XX680D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:HD
Native aspect ratio
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW048T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- Vivobook X540LA-XX680D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:16:9

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Comparison of T305CA-GW048T, X540LA-XX680D
177 specifications	A ASUS Transformer 3 T305CA-GW048T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model T305CA-GW048T View product	B ASUS Vivobook X540LA-XX680D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop Model X540LA-XX680D View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey	White
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	32 cm (12.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	2880 x 1920 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:9
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7Y54	i3-5005U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.2 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1515	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Broadwell
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI2
SteppingDiffers	H0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	1.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	3.5 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.6 GHz	0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	2x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i3-5000 Mobile series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1866 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	On-board	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)	8 GB	8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for one	M.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 615	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	16 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	950 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x591E	0x1616
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster Premium	SonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	13 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.1	4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95452	84695
Processor package sizeDiffers	20.5 X 16.5 mm	40 x 24x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR27G
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers	38.5 Wh	33 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Power2 differ
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	2.25 A	2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	20 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	695 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	30.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	20.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	6.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	381.4 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	251.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User

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