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ASUS Vivobook 14 X442UA-GA100R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Grey vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ581R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Pro Grey

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 110identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook 14 X442UA-GA100R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Grey:35.6 cm (14")
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ581R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Pro Grey:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook 14 X442UA-GA100R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Grey:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ581R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Pro Grey:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook 14 X442UA-GA100R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Grey:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ581R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Pro Grey:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook 14 X442UA-GA100R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Grey:i3-7100U
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ581R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Pro Grey:i7-7500U
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook 14 X442UA-GA100R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Grey:2.4 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ581R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Pro Grey:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Vivobook 14 X442UA-GA100R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Grey:3 MB
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ581R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Pro Grey:4 MB
  • Memory slots
    • Vivobook 14 X442UA-GA100R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Grey:1x SO-DIMM
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ581R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Pro Grey:2x SO-DIMM
  • Total storage capacity
    • Vivobook 14 X442UA-GA100R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Grey:500 GB
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-GQ581R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Pro Grey:1 TB

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152 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourGreyGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i37th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-7100Ui7-7500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingH0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-board + SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59160x5916
Audio1 differ
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers3 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 LANYesYes
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
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) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
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 Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
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® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544295451
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZWSR2ZV
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacity38 Wh38 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output current2.47 A2.47 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, UserBIOS, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg2.15 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers242.8 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.36 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84713000Unknown — not stated by the source

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