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ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN523T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop vs ASUS X550JX-DM290D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 97identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN523T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:Silver
    • X550JX-DM290D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:Black
  • Internal memory type
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN523T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:DDR3L-SDRAM
    • X550JX-DM290D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN523T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:256 GB
    • X550JX-DM290D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:1 TB
  • Storage media
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN523T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:SSD
    • X550JX-DM290D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:HDD
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN523T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:SD, SDXC
    • X550JX-DM290D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN523T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
    • X550JX-DM290D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN523T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:0
    • X550JX-DM290D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-CN523T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:3
    • X550JX-DM290D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4750HQ Laptop:2

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Comparison of UX501JW-CN523T, X550JX-DM290D
135 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-4750HQi7-4750HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequency2 GHz2 GHz
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1364BGA 1364
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameCrystal WellCrystal Well
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)47 W47 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 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 size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
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® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
On-board graphics card modelIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.2/1211.2/12
On-board graphics card ID0xD260xD26
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)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® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID7608776087
Processor codeSR18JSR18J
Processor package size37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter power120 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers6.32 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, User
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.05 kg2.45 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.92 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.17 cm
HeightKnown for one20.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source

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