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ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UN-DM162T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) vs ASUS Vivobook X542UQ-GQ292T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 114identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-DM162T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook X542UQ-GQ292T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-DM162T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):Full HD
    • Vivobook X542UQ-GQ292T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-DM162T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X542UQ-GQ292T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-DM162T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X542UQ-GQ292T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-DM162T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):i7-8550U
    • Vivobook X542UQ-GQ292T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-DM162T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):4 GHz
    • Vivobook X542UQ-GQ292T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-DM162T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):1.8 GHz
    • Vivobook X542UQ-GQ292T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-DM162T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):8 MB
    • Vivobook X542UQ-GQ292T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:6 MB

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145 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourGreyGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui5-8250U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart 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 frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 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
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® 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)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59170x5917
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Speaker power1.5 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 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)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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 IDDiffers122589124967
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3LA
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
Batteryidentical
Battery capacity38 Wh38 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output current2.47 A2.47 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, UserBIOS, User
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.3 kg2.3 kg
Width380 mm380 mm
Depth251 mm251 mm
Height23.2 mm23.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes

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