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ASUS Vivobook X540SA-XX318D laptop Intel® Celeron® N3060 vs HP Spectre 13 -af508tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 54identical
  • 91known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook X540SA-XX318D laptop Intel® Celeron® N3060:Black, Chocolate
    • Spectre 13 -af508tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook X540SA-XX318D laptop Intel® Celeron® N3060:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Spectre 13 -af508tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Vivobook X540SA-XX318D laptop Intel® Celeron® N3060:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Spectre 13 -af508tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Vivobook X540SA-XX318D laptop Intel® Celeron® N3060:No
    • Spectre 13 -af508tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Yes
  • HD type
    • Vivobook X540SA-XX318D laptop Intel® Celeron® N3060:HD
    • Spectre 13 -af508tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook X540SA-XX318D laptop Intel® Celeron® N3060:Intel® Celeron®
    • Spectre 13 -af508tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook X540SA-XX318D laptop Intel® Celeron® N3060:N3060
    • Spectre 13 -af508tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • Vivobook X540SA-XX318D laptop Intel® Celeron® N3060:2
    • Spectre 13 -af508tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4

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202 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, ChocolateBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersN3060i7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.48 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB8 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersBraswellKaby Lake R
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
SteppingDiffersD1Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers412
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Celeron N3000 seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 400Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers320 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
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 source0x5917
Number of execution unitsKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterBang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
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) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers02
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDropbox
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee LiveSafe
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
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 version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI 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)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
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)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers91832122589
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — 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® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2KNUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Sure ConnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Audio BoostKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Dual Speakers
HP Audio SwitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP ePrintKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Support AssistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP DocumentationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP ImagepadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Wide Vision HD IR
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers33 Wh43.7 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.47 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg1.11 kg
WidthDiffers381.4 mm308.2 mm
DepthDiffers251.5 mm224.2 mm
HeightDiffers25.4 mm10.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source

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