Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop vs MSI GL63 8RC-250ID

99specifications compared
51differ
48identical
68known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- GL63 8RC-250ID:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:HD
- GL63 8RC-250ID:Full HD
Processor family
- X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:Intel® Pentium® Silver
- GL63 8RC-250ID:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:N5000
- GL63 8RC-250ID:i5-8300H
Processor threads
- X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:4
- GL63 8RC-250ID:8
Processor boost frequency
- X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:2.7 GHz
- GL63 8RC-250ID:4 GHz
Processor frequency
- X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:1.1 GHz
- GL63 8RC-250ID:2.3 GHz
Processor cache
- X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop:4 MB
- GL63 8RC-250ID:8 MB

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Comparison of X540MA-DM278T, GL63 8RC-250ID
167 specifications	A ASUS X540MA-DM278T Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Laptop Model X540MA-DM278T View product	B MSI GL63 8RC-250ID View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium® Silver	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	N5000	i5-8300H
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.1 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1090	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Gemini Lake	Coffee Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	6 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	6	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4+1x2, 2x1+1x2+1x2, 4x1	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	B0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4.8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	2400 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 605	Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	750 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x3184	0x3E9B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® UHD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	750 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	3 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720p
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	5.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one	1x1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 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 TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	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
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown 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
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	128990	134876
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR3RZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	6
Battery capacityDiffers	33 Wh	41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	33 W	135 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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	1.75 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	251 mm	260 mm
HeightDiffers	27.2 mm	29 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one	6.4	Unknown — not stated by the source

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