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ASUS Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U vs HP 15-bw507au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 37identical
  • 112known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U has 2 more processor cores than the HP 15-bw507au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop (4 vs 2). The ASUS Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U has 0.5 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP 15-bw507au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop (3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The HP 15-bw507au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop has 0.9 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U (2.5 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Only the ASUS Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U has discrete graphics card. Product colour: Grey on the ASUS Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U, Black, Blue on the HP 15-bw507au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop.

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Grey
    • 15-bw507au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:Black, Blue
  • Display resolution
    • Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 15-bw507au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Full HD
    • 15-bw507au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Intel
    • 15-bw507au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 15-bw507au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:AMD A6
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:i5-8250U
    • 15-bw507au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:A6-9220
  • Processor cores
    • Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:4
    • 15-bw507au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook X542UA-DM491R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:3.4 GHz
    • 15-bw507au AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:2.9 GHz

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177 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Blue
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5AMD A6
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th Generation AMD A6-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250UA6-9220
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneKaby Lake RUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneOPIUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1866 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 930MXNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsAMD Radeon R4
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620AMD Radeon R4
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one300 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x5917Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterDTS Studio Sound
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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 TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one124967Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LAUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one42 x 24 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers38 Wh41 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 h
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fast charging time (90%)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 min
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, UserPower on
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.86 kg
DepthDiffers251 mm253.8 mm
HeightDiffers23.2 mm23.8 mm
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
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Sure ConnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP 3D DriveGuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP CoolSenseKnown 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 OrbitKnown 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 Smart AC AdapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP TrueVision HD
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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