Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Vivobook X540LA-XX538D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U vs MSI GS70 2OD(Stealth)-436UA

113specifications compared
53differ
60identical
77known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Vivobook X540LA-XX538D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:Brown
- GS70 2OD(Stealth)-436UA:Black
Display diagonal
- Vivobook X540LA-XX538D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GS70 2OD(Stealth)-436UA:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Vivobook X540LA-XX538D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:1366 x 768 pixels
- GS70 2OD(Stealth)-436UA:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Vivobook X540LA-XX538D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:HD
- GS70 2OD(Stealth)-436UA:Full HD
Processor family
- Vivobook X540LA-XX538D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:Intel® Core™ i3
- GS70 2OD(Stealth)-436UA:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Vivobook X540LA-XX538D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- GS70 2OD(Stealth)-436UA:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Vivobook X540LA-XX538D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:i3-5005U
- GS70 2OD(Stealth)-436UA:i7-4700HQ
Processor cores
- Vivobook X540LA-XX538D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:2
- GS70 2OD(Stealth)-436UA:4

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Comparison of X540LA-XX538D, GS70 2OD(Stealth)-436UA
190 specifications	A ASUS Vivobook X540LA-XX538D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Model X540LA-XX538D View product	B MSI GS70 2OD(Stealth)-436UA View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Brown	Black
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	5th gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-5005U	i7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-5000 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Haswell
SteppingDiffers	F0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 GHz
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	878 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	2
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	850 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2	11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x1616	0x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown 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 quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	84695	75116
Processor codeDiffers	SR27G	SR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24x 1.3 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	33 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	2.47 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	2.66 kg
WidthDiffers	381.4 mm	418.5 mm
DepthDiffers	251.5 mm	287 mm
HeightDiffers	27.2 mm	21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM87
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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