Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Vivobook X705UQ-BX130 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop vs MSI PL62 7RC-270XIN

121specifications compared
42differ
79identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Vivobook X705UQ-BX130 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:Grey
- PL62 7RC-270XIN:Black
Display diagonal
- Vivobook X705UQ-BX130 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- PL62 7RC-270XIN:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Vivobook X705UQ-BX130 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
- PL62 7RC-270XIN:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Vivobook X705UQ-BX130 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:HD+
- PL62 7RC-270XIN:Full HD
Processor family
- Vivobook X705UQ-BX130 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- PL62 7RC-270XIN:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Vivobook X705UQ-BX130 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- PL62 7RC-270XIN:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Vivobook X705UQ-BX130 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:i3-7100U
- PL62 7RC-270XIN:i5-7300HQ
Processor cores
- Vivobook X705UQ-BX130 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:2
- PL62 7RC-270XIN:4

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Comparison of X705UQ-BX130, PL62 7RC-270XIN
167 specifications	A ASUS Vivobook X705UQ-BX130 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop Model X705UQ-BX130 View product	B MSI PL62 7RC-270XIN View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i3	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-7100U	i5-7300HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Smart Cache	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1356	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI3
SteppingKnown for one	H0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 GHz
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	2400 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX	NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5916	0x591B
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Endless OS	FreeDOS
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95442	97456
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2ZW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	6
Battery capacityDiffers	42 Wh	41.4 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	411 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	270 mm	260 mm
HeightKnown for one	22.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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