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ASUS Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ031T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Black

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 84identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:3550M
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ031T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Black:N4200
  • Processor cores
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:2
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ031T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Black:4
  • Processor threads
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:2
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ031T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Black:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:2.4 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ031T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Black:2.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:2.3 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ031T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Black:1.1 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:Smart Cache
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ031T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Black:L2
  • Processor socket
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:PGA946
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ031T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Black:BGA 1296
  • Processor lithography
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:22 nm
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ031T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Black:14 nm

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Comparison of X540NA-GQ017, X540NA-GQ031T
143 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Pentium®Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers3550MN4200
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.1 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1296
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 3000 series for MobileIntel Pentium Processor N4000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellApollo Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)4 W4 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers166
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2, 1x2+2x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-boardUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 505
Maximum on-board graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz750 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x5A84
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-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 LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
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 quantity00
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) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7740495592
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm24 x 31 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacity33 Wh33 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power33 W33 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current1.75 A1.75 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, HDD, User
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2 kg2 kg
Width381 mm381 mm
Depth251 mm251 mm
Height27.2 mm27.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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