Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U vs GIGABYTE U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO

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  • 75identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U has 0.3 GHz more processor boost frequency than the GIGABYTE U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO (3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The ASUS X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U has 1 MB more processor cache than the GIGABYTE U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO (4 MB vs 3 MB). The GIGABYTE U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO has 2 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the ASUS X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U (17 W vs 15 W). Only the GIGABYTE U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO has touchscreen. Only the GIGABYTE U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO has microphone in.

  • Product type
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Laptop
    • U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO:Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Grey, Stainless steel
    • U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO:Silver
  • Form factor
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Clamshell
    • U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO:Convertible (Swivel)
  • Display diagonal
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display resolution
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:No
    • U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO:Yes
  • HD type
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:HD
    • U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • X550LA-XX011D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO:Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of X550LA-XX011D, U2142-PRO Convertible Ultrabook – 11.6”/1366x780/ i5-3317U/4GB DDR3/128GB SSD/Win 8 PRO
175 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Swivel)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui5-3337U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadClickpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8 Pro
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — 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 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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546072055
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR0XL
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh40 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.4 V
Poweridentical
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
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.39 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm298 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm226.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM77 Express

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