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ASUS Vivobook X556UA-DM327T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs HP Spectre 13 -af028tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 78identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM327T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Brown
    • Spectre 13 -af028tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM327T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Spectre 13 -af028tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM327T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:No
    • Spectre 13 -af028tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM327T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Spectre 13 -af028tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM327T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
    • Spectre 13 -af028tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM327T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2
    • Spectre 13 -af028tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM327T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4
    • Spectre 13 -af028tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM327T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Spectre 13 -af028tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz

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175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack, Silver
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1356
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake R
SteppingDiffersD1Y0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2 GHz
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5917
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® UHD Graphics
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers02
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — 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-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers88194122589
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2EZUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers38 Wh43.7 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2.37 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.11 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm308.2 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm224.2 mm
HeightDiffers25.5 mm10.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Audio BoostKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP ImagepadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Wide Vision HD IR
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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