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ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ030 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Grey vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ276 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Endless OS Grey

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 130identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ030 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Grey:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ276 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Endless OS Grey:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ030 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Grey:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ276 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Endless OS Grey:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ030 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Grey:i7-7500U
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ276 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Endless OS Grey:i5-7200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ030 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Grey:3.5 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ276 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Endless OS Grey:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ030 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Grey:2.7 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ276 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Endless OS Grey:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ030 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Grey:4 MB
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ276 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Endless OS Grey:3 MB
  • Configurable TDP-up frequency
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ030 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Grey:2.9 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ276 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Endless OS Grey:2.7 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ030 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Grey:8 GB
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-GQ276 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Endless OS Grey:4 GB

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148 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourGreyGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-7500Ui5-7200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingH0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® 930MXNVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD 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)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59160x5916
Audioidentical
Audio systemSonicMasterSonicMaster
Speaker power1.5 W1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoEndless OS
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
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)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
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® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9545195443
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZVSR2ZU
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 power65 W65 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
Cable lock slotYesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, UserBIOS, User
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.15 kg2.15 kg
Width380 mm380 mm
Depth251 mm251 mm
Height23.2 mm23.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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