Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook Flip UX561UD-E2023T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ957T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 10 Black, Chocolate

117specifications compared
41differ
76identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Zenbook Flip UX561UD-E2023T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ957T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 10 Black, Chocolate:Laptop
Product colour
- Zenbook Flip UX561UD-E2023T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
- Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ957T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 10 Black, Chocolate:Black, Chocolate
Form factor
- Zenbook Flip UX561UD-E2023T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ957T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 10 Black, Chocolate:Clamshell
Touchscreen
- Zenbook Flip UX561UD-E2023T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ957T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 10 Black, Chocolate:No
Processor family
- Zenbook Flip UX561UD-E2023T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
- Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ957T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 10 Black, Chocolate:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Zenbook Flip UX561UD-E2023T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ957T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 10 Black, Chocolate:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Zenbook Flip UX561UD-E2023T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-8550U
- Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ957T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 10 Black, Chocolate:i3-7020U
Processor cores
- Zenbook Flip UX561UD-E2023T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):4
- Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ957T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 10 Black, Chocolate:2

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Comparison of UX561UD-E2023T, X540UA-GQ957T
166 specifications	A ASUS Zenbook Flip UX561UD-E2023T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model UX561UD-E2023T View product	B ASUS Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ957T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 10 Black, Chocolate Model X540UA-GQ957T View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black, Chocolate
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one	3840 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeKnown for one	4K Ultra HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-8550U	i3-7020U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	3 MB
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake R	Kaby Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingKnown for one	Y0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x4, 2x2
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart Cache
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2400 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory slots	1x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board + SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for one	NVIDIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.4	4.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5917	0x5916
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio system	SonicMaster	SonicMaster
Speaker powerDiffers	16 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one	2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
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	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slot	No	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
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 Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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 Technology	Yes	Yes
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 Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	122589	122590
Processor package size	42 x 24 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
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacityDiffers	52 Wh	33 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	6.32 A	2.37 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security1 differ
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD, User	BIOS, User
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	UL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, Energy star	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	1.9 kg
WidthDiffers	364 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	246 mm	251 mm
HeightDiffers	21 mm	27.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.5

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