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ASUS Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-XH74-BL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X540UA-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 80identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-XH74-BL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Blue
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:Black, Chocolate
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-XH74-BL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:35.6 cm (14")
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-XH74-BL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-XH74-BL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-XH74-BL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:i7-8550U
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:i3-6006U
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-XH74-BL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:2
  • Processor threads
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-XH74-BL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-XH74-BL laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:1.8 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DH31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:2 GHz

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153 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack, Chocolate
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")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 surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui3-6006U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RSkylake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersY0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardOn-board + SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 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
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59171916
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
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 quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Bundled softwareKnown for oneASUS Splendid ASUS Eye Care ASUS Tru2life Video ASUS AudioWizardUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258991157
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSSR2UW
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers46 Wh33 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.1 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers329 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers210 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers12.9 mm27.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes

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