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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 X542UR-GO217T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windo

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  • 53differ
  • 50identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:Black
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO217T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windo:Grey
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:Intel® Pentium®
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO217T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windo:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:3550M
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO217T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windo:i3-7100U
  • Processor threads
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:2
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO217T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windo:4
  • 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 X542UR-GO217T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windo:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:5 GT/s
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO217T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windo:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:2 MB
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO217T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windo:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ017 Intel® Pentium® 3550M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 500 GB HDD Black:PGA946
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GO217T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windo:BGA 1356

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176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
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
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers3550Mi3-7100U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1356
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2OPI
SteppingDiffersC0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Pentium 3000 series for MobileUnknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-boardUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB628 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x5916
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-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)
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 & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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 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
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Alienware graphics amplifier portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7740495442
Processor codeDiffersSR1HDSR2ZW
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers33 Wh38 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers33 W65 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers1.75 A2.47 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserBIOS, User
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm380 mm
Depth251 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers27.2 mm23.2 mm
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown 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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