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ASUS X556UB-XX015T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs HP 17-p121nd AMD A8 A8-7050 Laptop

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  • 89specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 42identical
  • 134known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X556UB-XX015T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Black, Brown
    • 17-p121nd AMD A8 A8-7050 Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • X556UB-XX015T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 17-p121nd AMD A8 A8-7050 Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • X556UB-XX015T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • 17-p121nd AMD A8 A8-7050 Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • X556UB-XX015T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel
    • 17-p121nd AMD A8 A8-7050 Laptop:AMD
  • Processor family
    • X556UB-XX015T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 17-p121nd AMD A8 A8-7050 Laptop:AMD A8
  • Processor model
    • X556UB-XX015T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
    • 17-p121nd AMD A8 A8-7050 Laptop:A8-7050
  • Processor cores
    • X556UB-XX015T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2
    • 17-p121nd AMD A8 A8-7050 Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X556UB-XX015T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • 17-p121nd AMD A8 A8-7050 Laptop:3 GHz

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223 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, BrownBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7AMD A8
Processor generationKnown for one6th gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500UA8-7050
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 1356 (Socket B2)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneSkylakeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneOPIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x4, 4x1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520AMD Radeon R5
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one300 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1050 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one1916Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterDTS Studio Sound
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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 ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one88194Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2EZUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one42 X 24 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® RealSense TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers38 Wh41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.82 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm419.5 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm279 mm
HeightDiffers25.5 mm27.7 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD, CD
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 4570 m
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.043 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 G
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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