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 HP 840r G4

124specifications compared
36differ
88identical
45known 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
- 840r G4:Silver
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")
- 840r G4:35.6 cm (14")
Touchscreen
- 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:No
- 840r G4:Yes
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
- 840r G4:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
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
- 840r G4:i5-8250U
Processor cores
- 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
- 840r G4:4
Processor threads
- 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:4
- 840r G4:8
Processor boost 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:3.1 GHz
- 840r G4:3.4 GHz

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Comparison of X540UA-DM029T, 840r G4
169 specifications	A 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 Model X540UA-DM029T View product	B HP 840r G4 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Chocolate	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7200U	i5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake R
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	H0	Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	2133 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for one	On-board + SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	12 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5916	0x5917
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster	Bang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 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 type	2x2	2x2
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 versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
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 quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features2 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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95443	124967
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZU	SR3LA
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Dual Speakers
HP ePrintKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Support AssistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Webcam
HP Software providedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP LAN Protection; HP Velocity; HP Hotkey Support; HP Noise Cancellation; HP PhoneWise
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacityDiffers	33 Wh	51 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 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	2.37 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	1.65 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	338 mm
DepthDiffers	251 mm	237 mm
HeightDiffers	27.2 mm	20.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
On/off buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one	6.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source

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