Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM029T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Black, Choc vs ASUS Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX317T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 104identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM029T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Black, Choc:Black, Chocolate
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX317T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM029T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Black, Choc:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX317T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM029T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Black, Choc:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX317T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM029T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Black, Choc:Full HD
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX317T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM029T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Black, Choc:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX317T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM029T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Black, Choc:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX317T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM029T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Black, Choc:i5-7200U
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX317T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:i3-6006U
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook 15 X540UA-DM029T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Black, Choc:2.5 GHz
    • Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX317T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:2 GHz

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155 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, ChocolateGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui3-6006U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersH0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-board + SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD, SDHC, SDXC
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59161916
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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 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
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one6.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
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)YesYes
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)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544391157
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZUSSSR2UW
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacityDiffers33 Wh42 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current2.37 A2.37 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers27.2 mm22.6 mm

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