Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UA-DM524 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 12 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.48 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey vs Lenovo X1 Yoga + 23.8" WLED (61CEMAR2A)

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 74identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-DM524 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 12 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.48 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:Laptop
    • X1 Yoga + 23.8" WLED (61CEMAR2A):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Colour name
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-DM524 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 12 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.48 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:Star Grey
    • X1 Yoga + 23.8" WLED (61CEMAR2A):Iron Gray
  • Form factor
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-DM524 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 12 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.48 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:Clamshell
    • X1 Yoga + 23.8" WLED (61CEMAR2A):Convertible (Folder)
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-DM524 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 12 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.48 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X1 Yoga + 23.8" WLED (61CEMAR2A):35.6 cm (14")
  • Touchscreen
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-DM524 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 12 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.48 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:No
    • X1 Yoga + 23.8" WLED (61CEMAR2A):Yes
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-DM524 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 12 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.48 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:Intel® Core™ i7
    • X1 Yoga + 23.8" WLED (61CEMAR2A):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-DM524 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 12 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.48 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X1 Yoga + 23.8" WLED (61CEMAR2A):8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook 15 X542UA-DM524 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 12 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.48 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:i7-8550U
    • X1 Yoga + 23.8" WLED (61CEMAR2A):i5-8265U

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186 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Colour nameDiffersStar GreyIron Gray
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Folder)
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Magnesium
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for one45%Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui5-8265U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1528
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RWhiskey Lake
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x4, 2x2
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.48 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers480 GB512 GB
SSD capacityDiffers480 GB512 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x3EA0
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC3286
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Privacy cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Privacy typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrivacy shutter
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.15.0
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Processor ARK IDDiffers122589149088
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm46x24 mm
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers38 Wh51 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.1 h
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — 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
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, UserHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.36 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm323 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm218 mm
HeightDiffers23.5 mm15.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 10 HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source

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