ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) vs. HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15

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HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) and HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor speed

ample connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

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Difference between ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) and HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) vs. HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm 37.8 cm x 25.22 cm x 2.41 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.21 kg
Colour - Vertical brushed pattern keyboard frame, ghost white (keyboard frame and logo), shadow black (cover and base) | Vertical brushed pattern keyboard frame, shadow black (cover and base), acid green (keyboard frame and logo)
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Features - Full HD anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
CPU Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM175
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Camera Features - HP Wide Vision HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
Wireless 802.11b/g/n 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 150 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
VGA
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Netflix, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, HP Sure Connect, HP Orbit
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) HP Pavilion Power Laptop 15
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password HP Fast Charge
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - cb023na
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