Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs HP ZBook x2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Hybrid (2-in-1)

130specifications compared
55differ
75identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Laptop
- ZBook x2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Black, Blue
- ZBook x2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
Form factor
- Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Clamshell
- ZBook x2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ZBook x2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Hybrid (2-in-1):35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- ZBook x2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Hybrid (2-in-1):3840 x 2160 pixels
Touchscreen
- Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:No
- ZBook x2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
HD type
- Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Full HD
- ZBook x2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Hybrid (2-in-1):4K Ultra HD
Processor model
- Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
- ZBook x2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-7600U

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Comparison of UX550VD-BN078R, x2
194 specifications	A ASUS Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop Model UX550VD-BN078R View product	B HP ZBook x2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model x2 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue	Grey
Colour nameKnown for one	Royal Blue	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	4K Ultra HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Pixel densityKnown for one	282 ppi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-7700HQ	i7-7600U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.8 GHz	3.9 GHz
Processor frequency	2.8 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-7600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	35 W	7.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8	1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1356
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	H0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2400 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 16 GB	2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	1 TB	512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	PCI Express 3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	SD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 GB
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050	NVIDIA® Quadro® M620
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 630	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x591B	0x5916
Number of discrete graphics cards installed	1	1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster	Bang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Harman Kardon	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 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 LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.2	4.2
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
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	2	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Thunderbolt™ 3 TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Clickpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office 365	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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 TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	97185	97466
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	42 x 24 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
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR33Z
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	4
Battery capacityDiffers	73 Wh	70 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	14 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one	10 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fast chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging time (50%)Known for one	49 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	6.32 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Palm vein scannerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power on
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.8 kg	2.17 kg
WidthDiffers	365 mm	364.5 mm
DepthDiffers	251 mm	227 mm
HeightDiffers	18.9 mm	20.3 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 kg
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36.5 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.27 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.46 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Dual Speakers
HP Security toolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Spare Key; HP Client Security Suite Gen 3; HP Security Manager; HP Credential Manager; HP Password Manager; HP Power On Authentication; HP Device Access Manager
HP Management toolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Driver Packs; HP SoftPaq Download Manager (SDM) preinstalled; HP System Software Manager (SSM); HP BIOS Cong Utility (BCU); HP Client Catalog; HP Management Integration Kit
HP segmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business

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