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ASUS Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ675T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Pro Black vs MSI PS42 8RB-024AU

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 85identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-8250U
    • i7-8550U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.4 GHz
    • 4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.6 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 6 MB
    • 8 MB

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ASUS

Vivobook 15 X540UA-GQ675T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Pro Black

Model X540UA-GQ675T

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PS42 8RB-024AUView product
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Display resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-8550U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby Lake RKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingY0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down10 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59170x5917
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720p
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for one1x1
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
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 quantityDiffers02
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 quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one6.5
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneWhite
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
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)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers124967122589
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LA
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
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers33 Wh50 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg1.19 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm322 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm222 mm
HeightDiffers27.2 mm15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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