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ASUS X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 17 X705MA-BX04 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Endless OS Grey

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 92identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook 17 X705MA-BX04 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Endless OS Grey:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vivobook 17 X705MA-BX04 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Endless OS Grey:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Vivobook 17 X705MA-BX04 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Endless OS Grey:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:HD
    • Vivobook 17 X705MA-BX04 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Endless OS Grey:HD+
  • Internal memory
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:8 GB
    • Vivobook 17 X705MA-BX04 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Endless OS Grey:4 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:LPDDR4-SDRAM
    • Vivobook 17 X705MA-BX04 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Endless OS Grey:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:256 GB
    • Vivobook 17 X705MA-BX04 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Endless OS Grey:500 GB
  • Storage media
    • X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:SSD
    • Vivobook 17 X705MA-BX04 Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Endless OS Grey:HDD

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157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Pentium® SilverIntel® Pentium® Silver
Processor modelN5000N5000
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency2.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketBGA 1090BGA 1090
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameGemini LakeGemini Lake
SteppingB0B0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)4.8 W4.8 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes66
PCI Express configurations1x4+1x2, 2x1+1x2+1x2, 4x11x4+1x2, 2x1+1x2+1x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2400 MHz2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-boardUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 605Intel® UHD Graphics 605
Maximum on-board graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Number of execution units1818
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequency750 MHz750 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)750 MHz750 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card ID0x31840x3184
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Antenna typeKnown for one1x1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
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
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Alienware graphics amplifier portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of USB ports with PowerShare supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Repairability indexDiffers6.46.3
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10Endless OS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version0.000.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
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)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK ID128990128990
Processor codeSR3RZSR3RZ
Processor package size25 x 24 mm25 x 24 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacityDiffers33 Wh42 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter power33 W33 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers1.75 A1.74 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers27.2 mm22.6 mm
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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