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ASUS Zenbook UX303UB-R4088T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U vs ASUS Vivobook X556UQ-XX305T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 113identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX303UB-R4088T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Gold
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XX305T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX303UB-R4088T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XX305T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook UX303UB-R4088T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XX305T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Zenbook UX303UB-R4088T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Full HD
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XX305T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:HD
  • Memory form factor
    • Zenbook UX303UB-R4088T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:On-board + SO-DIMM
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XX305T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:SO-DIMM
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Zenbook UX303UB-R4088T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:1 x 4 GB
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XX305T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2 x 4 GB
  • Memory slots
    • Zenbook UX303UB-R4088T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:1x SO-DIMM
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XX305T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2x SO-DIMM
  • Total storage capacity
    • Zenbook UX303UB-R4088T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:256 GB
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XX305T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1 TB

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Comparison of UX303UB-R4088T, X556UQ-XX305T
176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGoldBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTN
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-6500Ui7-6500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x4, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersOn-board + SO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory12 GB12 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)12 GB12 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID19161916
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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)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)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID8819488194
Processor codeSR2EZSR2EZ
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh38.2 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
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 one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 kg
WidthDiffers323 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers19.2 mm255 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source

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