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ASUS Zenbook UX305CA-FB149T Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM234T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey

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  • 50differ
  • 66identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FB149T Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Laptop:White
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM234T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FB149T Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM234T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FB149T Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Laptop:3200 x 1800 pixels
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM234T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FB149T Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Laptop:Quad HD+
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM234T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FB149T Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Laptop:Intel® Core™ m3
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM234T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FB149T Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM234T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FB149T Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Laptop:m3-6Y30
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM234T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FB149T Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Laptop:2
    • Vivobook 15 X542UQ-DM234T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Windows 10 Home Grey:4

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Comparison of UX305CA-FB149T, X542UQ-DM234T
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers3200 x 1800 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersQuad HD+Full HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ m3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ m38th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersm3-6Y30i7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers0.9 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1515BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core m3-6Y seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersD1Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W15 W
Configurable TDP-upDiffers7 W25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers3.8 W10 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1012
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 515Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191E0x5917
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
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 LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known 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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers88198122589
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2ENUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers20 X 16.5 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers45 Wh38 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, CCC, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg2.15 kg
WidthDiffers324 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers12.3 mm23.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, User

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